Green Beans and Ground Beef Stir-Fry

Inspired by a blend of Chinese and Mexican culinary influences, this Green Beans and Ground Beef Stir Fry combines the savory flavors of a traditional stir fry with ingredients typical of a Mexican picadillo. This dish highlights the freshness of green beans alongside the robust taste of seasoned ground beef, making it a perfect fusion meal served with rice.

Ingredients:

• 🥬 1 lb of long green beans (regular fresh green beans are okay too)
• 🥩 1 lb of ground beef
• 🧄 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 🧅 1 tsp of onion powder
• 🌶️ 1 tsp of coarse black pepper
• 🧂 1 tsp of salt
• 🌿 1 tsp of jugo maggi
• 🌿 ¼ tsp of cumin
• 🧄 2 tsp of minced garlic
• 🥄 Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Prep the Green Beans:
   Start by cleaning the green beans thoroughly. Trim the ends and cut them to your desired length.
2. Deep Frying the Green Beans:
   • In a wok or a large pot, pour in enough cooking oil to deep-fry the green beans. Heat the oil over high heat until it's very hot.
   • Carefully add the green beans to the hot oil. For safety, use an oil splatter guard. Ensure the beans are completely dry before frying.
   • Fry the green beans for about 4 minutes, then remove them and place into a strainer over a bowl to drain excess oil.
3. Preparing the Ground Beef:
   • Remove all the oil from the wok or pot. Alternatively, use a different pan for the next step.
   • In a bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, jugo maggi, and cumin. Mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the meat is well seasoned.
4. Cooking the Beef:
   • Add just enough oil to the wok or pot to cook the beef. Add the seasoned ground beef into the pan.
   • Use a spoon or potato masher to break up any large chunks of meat.
   • Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
5. Combine and Finish:
   • Once the beef is cooked, add the fried green beans back to the wok.
   • Stir-fry everything together for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring the flavors meld well and the beans are heated through.
6. Serve:
   • This dish is best served hot with a side of white or Mexican rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment:

• Wok or large pot
• Oil splatter guard
• Strainer

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure your green beans are completely dry before deep-frying to avoid oil splatters.
• Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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Green Beans and Ground Beef Stir-Fry