Description
Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Beef: The 20-Minute Weeknight Savior is an ideal quick-fix meal for busy evenings. This vibrant dish features perfectly caramelized ground beef paired with fresh, crisp baby bok choy, all enveloped in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce that delights the palate. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only healthy and packed with protein but also versatile enough to adapt to your family’s preferences. Whether served over fluffy rice or enjoyed on its own, this stir-fry promises satisfying flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 lb baby bok choy, washed and halved lengthwise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mushroom sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mushroom sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crispy at the edges (about 5-6 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in bok choy cut side down; sear for about 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Add a splash of water and cover to steam for another minute.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg