Ground Beef and Zucchini Stir Fry (Zoodles Recipe): A 20-Minute Weeknight Dinner
This flavorful ground beef and zucchini stir fry features protein-packed lean beef over spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a quick, nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
When life gets hectic but you still want a home-cooked meal that nourishes your body and satisfies your taste buds, this ground beef and zucchini stir fry with zoodles is the answer.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this protein-packed dish combines lean ground beef with fresh zucchini noodles and a simple yet flavorful sauce of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and a touch of sweetener.
The sesame-ginger aromatics infuse the dish with an irresistible fragrance, while the zoodles provide a lighter alternative to traditional pasta or rice. With only 382 calories per serving and 23 grams of protein, it’s a low-carb option that doesn’t compromise on flavor or satisfaction.
Ground Beef and Zucchini Stir Fry (Zoodles Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 grater
- 1 garlic press
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp xylitol or other sweetener
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 lb. 450g ground lean beef (5% fat)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium zucchinis spiralized
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sweetener; set aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook beef for 7-10 minutes until done. Then, push the beef to one side of the pan. Add sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to the empty space; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the sauce and stir to coat the beef. Cook for 1 minute.
- Briefly heat spiralized zucchinis with beef to serve.
