Ground Beef Stir Fry
If you’re craving something quick, flavorful, and just a little spicy, this Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Spicy Mayo is about to become your new weeknight favorite. Packed with savory beef, crisp veggies, and a rich umami sauce, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is topped with a drizzle of creamy, spicy mayo that takes it to the next level. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or looking for a low-effort dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor, this stir-fry is simple comfort with a bold kick.
Why you’ll love this stir fry using ground beef
- Fast and Easy: It’s a 30-minute meal that uses simple ingredients and minimal prep—perfect for busy weeknights.
- Flavor-Packed: Savory stir-fried beef meets crisp veggies and a rich, tangy sauce, all topped with a creamy, spicy mayo that adds the perfect heat.
- Customizable: Toss in your favorite veggies, switch up the protein, or adjust the spice level—this recipe works with what you have.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
- 1 deep frying pan
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 2 bowls for sauces
- 1 Whisk
That’s it!
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Ingredients & substitutions
STIR FRY
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups rice
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 2 carrots pealed and chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 4 stalks asparagus
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions for garnish
STIR FRY SAUCE
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp corn starch plus 1 tbsp water mixed
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 Tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
SPICY MAYO
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sriracha
- water for desired thinness
RICE
- Rice of choice I used Kaizen Rice for added protein.
How to make this stir fry ground beef recipe
Step 1. Begin by chopping your broccoli, carrots, zucchini, asparagus, and red onion into similar sized pieces. Set aside.
Step 2. Cook the ground beef. Add 1 tsp of olive oil to a large frying pan or wok and set to medium/high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Step 3. Cook the vegetables. Add 1 tsp of sesame oil to the same frying pan you used to fry the ground beef and set to medium heat. Add the vegetables and allow to sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
Step 4. Make the sauce. Add all of the ingredients together in a small bowl, and whisk well.
Step 5. Once the vegetables are cooked, return the ground beef back to the pan and pour over the garlic ginger soy sauce. Simmer on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and everything is mixed together well.
Step 6. Make the spicy mayo. Mix together the mayonnaise and hot sauce. Add a small splash of water to slightly thin out the sauce, making it easier to drizzle over the assembled bowl.
Step 7. Scoop the mixture over cooked rice and drizzle with the spicy mayo.
FAQs about Ground Beef Stir Fry with Spicy Mayo
Yes! Ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based crumbles work well. Just adjust the seasoning to match the flavor profile.
You can use almost anything—bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, carrots, or cabbage. It’s a great way to clean out the fridge.
The stir-fry itself is mild, but the spicy mayo adds a kick. You can easily adjust the heat by adding more or less sriracha (or hot sauce of choice).
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Ground Beef Stir Fry
Equipment
- 1 deep frying pan
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 2 bowls for sauces
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups rice
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 2 carrots pealed and chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 4 stalks asparagus
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions for garnish
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp corn starch plus 1 tbsp water mixed
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 Tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Spicy Mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sriracha
- water for desired thinness
Rice
- rice of choice I used Kaizen Rice
Instructions
- Begin by chopping your broccoli, carrots, zucchini, asparagus, and red onion into similar sized pieces. Set aside.
- Cook the ground beef. Add 1 tsp of olive oil to a large frying pan or wok and set to medium/high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables. Add 1 tsp of sesame oil to the same frying pan you used to fry the ground beef and set to medium heat. Add the vegetables and allow to sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- Make the sauce. Add all of the ingredients together in a small bowl, and whisk well.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, return the ground beef back to the pan and pour over the garlic ginger soy sauce. Simmer on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and everything is mixed together well.
- Make the spicy mayo. Mix together the mayonnaise and hot sauce. Add a small splash of water to slightly thin out the sauce, making it easier to drizzle over the assembled bowl.
- Scoop the mixture over cooked rice and drizzle with the spicy mayo.
