As a child, I bear in mind consuming issues like Hamburger Helper (or Tuna Helper, cringe) on the common. This MSG, hydrolyzed corn, protein-infused one-pan meal was a staple of the 80s. My mates and I’d bemoan its existence over equally processed faculty lunches. Clearly, I hadn’t been taught my personal meals guidelines to treatment choosy consuming at that time!
Because the saying goes, “When you recognize higher, you do higher.” I can actually say I’ve by no means purchased a Hamburger Helper from the grocery retailer. That mentioned, I can perceive the enchantment!
A meal that comes collectively in 20 minutes and solely wants one pound of meat? Sure, please!
A Floor Beef Stir Fry That’s Higher Than Takeout
Hamburger Helper definitely did have one factor proper… the comfort! I’m positive its low value and easy preparation had been among the main causes it gained a lot recognition (the style… not a lot!). A straightforward beef stir fry makes the proper weeknight dinner that even choosy eaters can like.
With a number of easy and equally cheap actual meals substances, you’ll be able to exchange the pre-packaged one-pan meals with extra nutritious choices. You possibly can use gluten-free noodles or shirataki noodles, rather than the common ones, however this recipe is an ideal approach to get extra veggies into your food regimen. I at all times like creating new recipes and this one is now a favourite with the children!
Flip Greens Into Noodles
I usually use our spiralizer to slice zucchini into skinny noodles for this recipe. In case you don’t have a spiralizer- get one! They do magic methods to get youngsters to like making and consuming greens.
One other profit to this recipe is how straightforward and quick it’s to organize. My youngsters love that they may help put together this recipe. And the older youngsters can now put together this all on their very own with out my assist.
This straightforward stir-fry is a daily in our meal planning rotation. It’s additionally one in all my go-to dishes for busy nights after I don’t have anything able to prepare dinner. I’ll normally use beef for the bottom meat, however you would additionally use floor turkey or floor hen if that’s what you could have available.
Floor Beef Stir Fry Variations
Zucchini is our favourite vegetable on this recipe however you should utilize any vegetable you could have available. Some that readers have used and beloved are carrots, yellow squash, kohlrabi, or candy potatoes.
You can too combine it up with a wide range of spices for utterly totally different flavors. A few of our favorites are:
- 2 teaspoons cumin and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. High with salsa, bitter cream, and cheese for a Tex-Mex taste.
- Add some Italian Seasoning and a can of diced tomatoes. In case you prefer it spicy, attempt some purple pepper flakes with it. High with Parmesan for an Italian aptitude.
- Use curry powder rather than the spices listed and add somewhat coconut milk for a deep and earthy taste.
- Strive toasted sesame oil rather than the butter, add some further garlic, and prime with coconut aminos (much like soy sauce) for an egg-roll like taste.
- For an Asian model, add purple bell peppers and broccoli florets. High with some sesame seeds and somewhat rice vinegar.
Extra Topping Concepts
- Inexperienced onions
- Grated recent ginger
- Snap peas
- Sriracha or stir-fry sauce
Now that our household does eat some grains, we’ll usually have stir fry over white rice. My favourite is jasmine rice however typically I’ll do cauliflower rice (which remains to be a veggie). I really desire it to brown rice (right here’s why).
So let me introduce our favourite beef and zucchini stir-fry recipe…
Zucchini and Floor Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
A straightforward floor beef stir-fry with a texture much like pasta that youngsters love! Use a spiralizer to make greens into enjoyable noodles on this recipe.
- 2 yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 3 TBSP butter (or olive oil)
- 1 lb lean floor beef
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp basil
- toppings corresponding to pasta sauce, Parmesan cheese, and grated cheese, optionally available
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Warmth a big skillet or wok over medium-high warmth.
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Soften butter within the skillet.
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Add the sliced onion and zucchini to the skillet and saute till they begin to soften.
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Take away greens from the skillet and place in a baking dish.
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Flip the oven on to broil and place the baking dish underneath the broiler for about 7-10 minutes till greens are crispy.
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Whereas the veggies are within the oven, brown the bottom beef within the skillet and add the spices.
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Add the onions and zucchini again to the skillet, combine, and serve.
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Garnish with any desired toppings and luxuriate in!
Diet Information
Zucchini and Floor Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
Quantity Per Serving (1 serving)
Energy 294
Energy from Fats 135
% Day by day Worth*
Fats 15g23%
Saturated Fats 8g50%
Trans Fats 1g
Polyunsaturated Fats 1g
Monounsaturated Fats 5g
Ldl cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 162mg7%
Potassium 1015mg29%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 657IU13%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* % Day by day Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie food regimen.
Retailer any leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge. I additionally wish to reheat any leftovers with some egg the subsequent morning for a breakfast scramble!
Strive these Asian lettuce wraps or these Korean beef and rice bowls for simpler weeknight meals.
What’s your favourite stir-fry recipe? Share beneath!
