Description
Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Beef: The 20-Minute Weeknight Savior is your go-to solution for a quick, flavorful dinner that doesn’t compromise on nutrition. This delightful dish features savory ground beef paired with crisp-tender baby bok choy, all enveloped in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir-fry is versatile enough to adapt to your preferences. Whether served over steamed rice, nestled in lettuce wraps, or enjoyed on its own, it’s a nourishing meal that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 lb baby bok choy, washed and halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned (about 5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add bok choy cut-side down and sear for about 2 minutes. Add a splash of water to steam slightly by covering for another minute.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg