Garlic Green Beans with Ground Beef
This garlic green beans with ground beef recipe is a quick, healthy dinner that's packed with protein and flavor. Enjoy a savory stir-fry that balances crispy ground beef with tender green beans.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
- 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
- ½ cup sliced scallion whites, plus sliced scallion greens for garnish
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large flat-bottom wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into large pieces, until browned and crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Keep it near the stove as the sauce will be used later.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan. Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they achieve a slight char and are tender, about 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Return the ground beef to the pan along with the sauce and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well until the ingredients are evenly coated, about 1 minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with scallion greens for a fresh pop of flavor.