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Asian Ground Beef Pepper And Onion Saute Recipe

This fiery Asian Ground Beef & Pepper Stir-Fry is a family favorite! We've amped up the flavor with a vibrant sauce, tender water chestnuts, and a delicious kick from ginger, red pepper flakes, and chili paste. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is Weight Watchers friendly (3 points per serving using 96% lean ground beef) and makes 6 generous servings. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 186.4 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.8 (18 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Ground Beef Pepper And Onion Saute

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, sliced (optional)
  • cooked rice

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How to Make Asian Ground Beef Pepper And Onion Saute

  1. Spray a large skillet or wok with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 lb 96% lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup beef stock, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 tablespoon chili paste, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
  8. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
  9. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
  10. Stir in 1 cup water chestnuts, sliced (optional).
  11. Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

15g

Carbs

3g

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