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Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ground Meat Recipe

Quick Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ground Meat Recipe for Busy Nights

A quick and easy Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ground Meat recipe that’s perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Minced.
  • 1 pound Ground Meat Beef, chicken, turkey, or pork.
  • ½ unit Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For a nutty finish.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
  • 1 bunch Bok Choy Chopped, keep stems and leaves separate.
  • ¼ cup Water or Chicken Broth To help soften bok choy.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • wok
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather and prep your ingredients: chop half an onion finely, mince garlic and ginger, chop bok choy stems and leaves.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground meat to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking apart until fully browned.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Add bok choy stems, stir-fry for 2 minutes, then pour in water or broth. Cover and steam for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Uncover and add bok choy leaves. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until leaves are wilted but still vibrant.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For additional flavor, drizzle sesame oil before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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