Stir-Fried Ground Beef with Broccoli, Carrots, and Ginger-Garlic Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A vibrant weeknight meal featuring savory ground beef stir-fried with crisp vegetables and a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce, served over cauliflower rice for a satisfying Whole30 dinner. This asian-inspired beef (whole30) ready in about 30 minutes blends ground beef, cut into small florets broccoli, julienned carrots into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1 cup, julienned carrots
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup julienned carrots and 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp minced ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, then stir to coat all ingredients. Cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.