Name: Garlic Green Beans with Crispy Ground Beef
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1.5 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1.5 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved; 0.5 cup sliced scallion whites, plus sliced scallion greens for garnish; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Garlic Green Beans with Crispy Ground Beef

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2 Reviews

This green bean and ground beef stir-fry is seasoned with fragrant white pepper, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Serve over rice or rice noodles.

Adam Dolge

Published on June 28, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Garlic green beans and crispy ground beef — Photo: Jacob Fox

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil, 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

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large flat-bottom wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking into large pieces with a wooden spoon, until well browned and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a small bowl.
Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, Shaoxing (or sherry), sesame oil, fish sauce, sugar and white pepper in a small bowl. Set next to the stove.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the pan. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add scallion whites, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar mixture, reserved beef and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until well coated, about 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with scallion greens, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294	Calories
20g	Fat
16g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Vitamin A 1307IU	26%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Vitamin D 2IU	1%
Vitamin E 3mg	18%
Folate 69mcg	17%
Vitamin K 108mcg	90%
Sodium 526mg	23%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 62mg	15%
Potassium 604mg	13%
Zinc 3mg	27%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.