Savory Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Beef in 20 Minutes

This Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Beef offers a quick, flavorful fusion of juicy ground beef and fresh bok choy, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 pound Ground Beef Substitution: Thinly sliced flank steak or plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian option.
to taste none Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier variant.
2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Can omit for vegetarian versions or use a vegetarian oyster sauce.
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Substitution: Honey or coconut sugar for a different flavor profile.

For the Vegetables

1 bunch Bok Choy Substitution: Napa cabbage, spinach, or kale can also work; adjust cooking times.
3 cloves Garlic Mince finely for best flavor release.
1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh is best; can substitute with ground ginger in a pinch.

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Substitution: Olive oil or sesame oil for flavor.
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (optional) Use sparingly as it’s potent.

Equipment

large skillet
Spatula

Method

Cooking Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until browned.
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and black pepper to taste. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.
Add the chopped stems of 1 bunch of bok choy and sauté for about 1 minute until slightly tender.
Toss in the bok choy leaves and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they wilt yet remain bright green.
If using, drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the stir-fried mixture and stir to incorporate the flavor.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water if necessary.

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