One-Pot Spiced Beef & Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce
Enjoy a flavorful, vegetarian twist on a classic stir-fry with plant-based beef, zucchini noodles, and a bold, homemade sesame ginger sauce—all cooked quickly in the air-fryer for easy cleanup and maximum taste. This recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that satisfies cravings without the meat.
- 12 oz plant-based ground beef
- 4 cups zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 0.5 cup green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water to make the sesame ginger sauce.
⏱️ 2 minutesPreheat the air fryer to 350°F. Spread the plant-based ground beef in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.
⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ 350°FAdd zucchini noodles, bell pepper, and carrots to the air fryer basket with the cooked plant-based beef. Pour the sesame ginger sauce over the mixture and toss gently.
⏱️ 1 minuteAir-fry the entire mixture at 350°F for another 7 minutes, shaking or stirring once halfway, until veggies are just tender.
⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ 350°FTransfer to a serving dish, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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