Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, finely sliced (optional)
- 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1⁄4 cup beef stock or water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up the mince with a spoon. Remove the browned beef from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced chili (if using). Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium and return the cooked beef mince back to the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and beef stock. Pour this mixture over the beef mince and stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the beef mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a sticky consistency. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the sticky ginger beef mince to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust chili to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg