Description

This Sticky Ginger Beef Mince is a flavorful and quick-to-make dish combining tender ground beef with a sticky, sweet-savory sauce infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this recipe balances umami-rich soy sauce, fragrant sesame oil, and a touch of honey to create a deliciously sticky glaze that coats every bite. Garnished with crunchy spring onions and toasted sesame seeds, it pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

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)

Sauce and Garnish

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

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Instructions

Brown the beef: 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.
Sauté aromatics: 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.
Return beef to pan: Reduce the heat to medium and add the cooked beef mince back to the pan.
Add sauce ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and beef stock. Pour this mixture over the beef mince and stir well to combine.
Simmer flavors: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Thicken sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a sticky consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Finish and serve: Remove the pan from heat once the sauce has thickened. Transfer the sticky ginger beef mince to a serving dish.
Garnish: Sprinkle sliced spring onions and sesame seeds on top. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of chili according to your heat preference or omit it altogether for a milder dish.
Beef stock can be substituted with water or vegetable stock if preferred.
For extra texture, add finely chopped vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots when sautéing the aromatics.
Use low-sodium soy sauce for a reduced salt version.
This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.