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For a midweek meal that will go down well with the whole family and only takes 15 minutes to rustle up, this Sticky Beef Mince Stir Fry is a gem.
If youβre like me and feel like youβve exhausted the beef mince recipes in your repertoire, I think youβre going to welcome this one with open arms.
If you can make Spag Bol and a Chilli Con Carne in your sleep, youβll soon be adding this Sticky Beef Mince Stir Fry to your go-to list too.
With just a few great value ingredients, you have a full meal in 15 minutes.
I love beef mince with green beans, but you can use whichever suits your tastes.
Sticky, tangy sauce, ready in double time and affordable? Youβve got to try this!
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Why youβll love this Beef Mince Stir Fry recipe
βοΈ Ready in 15 minutes with zero fuss
βοΈ Full of store cupboard ingredients
βοΈ Sticky delicious sauce
How we came up with this recipe
I am on a constant mission to come up with new and inventive recipes with beef mince.
I know so many of us buy it every week in some form, and for good reason β itβs versatile, easy to cook with, relatively cheap, freezes well and itβs DELICIOUS.Β
We can cook so many different cuisine styles according to what we fancy, from Italian to Indian, Chinese to Mexican, but for this beef recipe itβs all about speed as well as flavour.
In just 15 minutes flat youβve got yourselves a new family favourite.Β
I hope you love it!
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Beef Mince Stir Fry Ingredients Notes
- Beef mince β I like 5% but use whichever one you usually buy to your own taste or budget
- Garlic β Fresh or frozen, jarred or paste is OK
How to make quick Beef Mince Stir Fry
- Brown the mince in oil over a medium high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and green beans and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make up the sauce by putting the cornflour (corn starch in the US) in a jug or bowl and gradually mixing in the soy sauce (do this gradually so it doesnβt go lumpy).Β
- Add in the other ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Turn the heat up to high, pour in sauce and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes and coat everything.
- Serve over rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Substitutions
- Frozen green beans or peas β These are fine to use instead of fresh if you prefer
- Gluten free β Find alternatives for the soy sauce (tamari) and oyster sauce if you want this to be gluten-free
- Mince β You could swap the meat for turkey or chicken mince if youβd like. Either would work well
Leftovers
In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully in the microwave or on the hob before serving.
In the freezer This recipe freezes well. Just wait until itβs totally cold and then put into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating.
Recipe Tip: Make a βslurryβ
This is a trick to thicken the sauce without ending up with floury lumps.
First you add cornflour to a small bowl, mug or jug, then use a little liquid from a dish (a spoonful or two) to mix the cornflour into a paste consistency. Add that back into the dishβs sauce.
If you just sprinkle cornflour straight into the dish, it will form lumps that are almost impossible to get rid of. I promise this step is worth the extra dirty bowl!
βοΈPLEASE NOTE that cornflour in the UK is NOT the same as it in the US! There itβs known as βcorn starchβ. Corn flour in the US is something different (the same as cornmeal in the UK), so please donβt use this
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FAQs
Yes, you can use a meat free mince alternative cooked according to pack instructions, adding the sauce as usual.
I have used green beans in this recipe but you can add another veggie of your choice. Green vegetables go really well with beef mince, so something like peas or broccoli would be great.
Iβd recommend serving this with rice or noodles, but try your favourite out.
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Sticky Beef Mince Stir Fry
IngredientsΒ
- 1 tsp Sunflower oil
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Beef mince
- 2 tsp Garlic, See notes
- 2 tsp Ginger puree, See notes
- 200 g (7 oz) Green beans, Trimmed and cut in half
For the sauce:
- 1 tbsp Cornflour, See notes
- 3 tbsp Dark soy sauce, I used reduced salt
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Runny honey
- 100 ml (0.5 cups) Water
To garnish:
- Sesame seeds (optional)
InstructionsΒ
- Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan over a medium high heat and add the mince. Brown all over cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger and green beans and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- While this is cooking, make up the sauce by putting the cornflour in a jug or bowl and gradually mixing in the soy sauce (do this gradually so it doesn't go lumpy). Then add in the other ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Turn the heat up to high, pour in sauce and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes and coat everything.
- Serve over rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutritional values are per portion unless otherwise stated.
This post was originally published on June 22, 2022 and updated later to make improvements.
Nice! Added onion, Chilli. And used bread flour instead of the one quoted. Then used nigella seeds as all I had. Pleasantly surprised. Something new thanks.
I didnβt have green beans so substituted carrot batons, will definitely keep this recipe thank you!
Made this for street people and have been ask to make it again ,as they enjoyd it
This is a favourite with my boys, they absolutely love it. I use Pork mince as itβs cheaper than beef at the moment and make a big pan of it in the hope of freezing some but it never makes it to the freezer!!
Super quick and easy which is always a bonus.
This is absolutely delicious. I have literally shared it to my entire family. It is the perfect mix of everything. Not too overpowering with flavour, not too heavy on the stomach, literally the perfect mix of everything. This is the first time Iβve left a food review. MAKE THIS!
Thanks so much for such lovely feedback Tayla!
It was delicious, l added Carrot, onion and yellow capsicum. And substituted the oyster sauce for whorechester sauce. And some sugar. Soooooo. Gooooood.
Oh, delicious Joanne! Thanks for sharing!
Flavor is good but not sticky and lumpy enoughβ¦ More like a bolognaise. Donβt understand what went wrong.
Was expecting more of a thai taste⦠But still good.
Oh no Nanine, Iβm sorry it wasnβt what you expected! Glad you still enjoyed it.
This is my go to when I need a quick meal I know my family will eat.
Weβre so glad you enjoyed it Amanda!
So so easy, so so tasty. Winner! Will definitely have again
Thanks for the lovely feedback Georgia
My family loved it. So quick and easy to make too!
So simple but delicious. I added fresh coriander at the end and it was chefs kiss. Thank you.
I have a seafood allergy, is there an alternative to oyster sauce for this recipe please? I would love to try it !
There is a vegan βoysterβ mushroom sauce that can be substituted.
Whorechester sauce and a little sugar. As we arenβt fond of oyster sauce either.
Was just looking for alternatives so thankyou for this suggestion β have Worcestershire sauce in the cupboard so thatβs perfect