Stir-fried Bok Choy with Ground Meat Recipe

Introduction:
This dish is a staple in many Asian households for good reason—it’s simple, healthy, and incredibly flavorful. The ground meat soaks up the stir-fry sauce, while the bok choy brings freshness, crunch, and nutrients. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is super adaptable—you can use pork, beef, chicken, or turkey depending on what you have.

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

1 lb (450g) ground meat (pork, beef, chicken, or turkey)

1 lb (450g) bok choy, chopped (baby bok choy or regular)

1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or sesame oil)

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch piece ginger, minced or grated

2 green onions, chopped (optional)

1 tsp red pepper flakes or sliced chili (optional, for heat)

For the Sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)

1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for richer color)

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp water or broth

1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions

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