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Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ground Meat

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 3-4
  • Category: Dinner

Description

This quick and delicious stir-fry brings together the crunch of bok choy with the savory richness of ground meat, all tossed in a flavorful soy-oyster sauce blend. It’s a simple, hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Bok Choy (chopped, stems and leaves separated)

Ground Meat (pork, beef, chicken, or turkey)

Garlic (minced)

Soy Sauce (light and/or dark)

Oyster Sauce

Cornstarch (plus water for slurry)

Cooking Oil (canola or vegetable)

Optional: Chili Flakes, Sesame Oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Wash and chop bok choy, separate stems from greens. Mince garlic. Mix cornstarch with water for slurry.
  2. Brown the Meat: Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Add ground meat, break it apart, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and optional chili flakes. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Cook Bok Choy: First add white stems and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add greens and stir until wilted.
  5. Add Sauce: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Stir to coat and thicken for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Finish: Drizzle with sesame oil if desired, toss well, and remove from heat.

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