This QUICK & EASY Frozen vegetable stir fry with Ground beef recipe is super convenient. It’s a delicious weeknight meal that is ready in 15 minutes.
When thinking about frozen mixed vegetables, we often refer to them as a side dish for our meal. However, we will make frozen mixed vegetables as the STAR of our meal in this case.
If you are looking for a budget-friendly meal that is easy to make, tasty, and delicious? Then, this stir fry recipe is the one for you.
What do we need for this recipe?
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables – which consist of carrots, corn, green peas and green beans.
- Ground Meat – I’m using ground beef in this recipe, but any kind of ground meat will do. Like, ground pork, chicken or turkey. Shrimp can also be used, as long as it’s cut into small pieces, not ground.
- Onions
- Garlic
- Olive oil – or avocado oil
- Oyster sauce – soy sauce, hoisin sauce can be used if oyster sauce is not available.
- Salt & Pepper – to taste
How do we make this Frozen Vegetables Stir Fry?
- Take the frozen vegetables from the freezer 30 minutes before cooking (no need to thaw overnight)
- Chop your onions and garlic.
- Heat oil in a Wok or skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, stir and let it sweat for 1-2 minutes then add in your garlic cook for minutes until fragrant.
- Next, add in your ground beef, stirring and crumbling into pieces. Cook until brown and then drain excess grease.
- Add the oyster sauce and mix well.
- Add the frozen vegetable and mix to combine. Cover for 2-3 minutes, then add salt and pepper to taste and stir.
- Turn the heat off and serve over rice.
Why we love frozen mixed vegetables
- Aside from being a budget-friendly meal, these frozen veggies is also an excellent alternative from fresh vegetables.
- Frozen mixed vegetables are quick to prepare.
- It is available all year round
- Frozen vegetables are HEALTHY because they are generally frozen at their peak and immediately after harvest, so they retain most of their nutrients.
- ECONOMICAL.
- Longer shelf life, will remain fresh in your freezer.
The convenience of this recipe just can’t be beat. So, next time if are looking for a fuss free dinner, please try this Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry with ground beef.
Be sure to check out these other QUICK & EASY delicous recipes:
Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Easy Ground Beef & Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
The Best MONGOLIAN BEEF Recipe
Baked Chicken Thighs with Peppers & Onions
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Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 750 grams Frozen Mixed Vegetables (1 pack)
- 450 grams Ground Meat
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp Oyster sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Green Onion (for garnish - optional)
Instructions
- Take your frozen mixed vegetables 30 minutes before cooking. Place it in a colander or bowl. (no need to thaw)
- Chop your onion and mince your garlic.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high, then add chopped onions and stir for 1-2 minutes, then add the minced garlic.
- Then add the ground beef, stirring and crumbling into smaller pieces. Drain excess grease, then add the oyster sauce and stir until mixed.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetable and stir to combine. Cover for 2-3 minutes. Then add salt and pepper to taste continue to stir until well combined.
- Garnish with green onions and serve over rice, quinoa, or buns.
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