Stress-Relief Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A quick, savory stir-fry with lean beef and colorful vegetables to soothe stress and support digestion. This asian-inspired whole30 ready in about 30 minutes pairs Lean ground beef, Broccoli florets, Carrots, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 Lean ground beef
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 cup Bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp sesame oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb lean ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 1 cup sliced bell pepper to the skillet, then pour in 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/4 cup water, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce has thickened to coat the back of a spoon.