Classic Beef Mince Stir-Fry (Printable version)

Tender beef mince tossed with crisp vegetables and savory sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (10–15% fat)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large carrot, julienned
06 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

→ Oils

14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Optional

15 - Cooked jasmine rice, to serve
16 - Red chili slices, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Warm vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the wok; stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula; cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes.
05 - Stir in red bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas; cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Pour sauce mixture into the wok, toss to coat all ingredients, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and heats through.
07 - Remove from heat and garnish with sliced spring onions and optional red chili slices.
08 - Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It's like having a flavorful restaurant dish right at home without the fuss
  • The mix of textures and the punchy sauce keep me coming back again and again
02 -
  • Don't overcook the vegetables; they should be crisp and lively, not soggy
  • Mixing the cornstarch with water before adding it prevents clumps and ensures a silky sauce
03 -
  • Brown the beef properly to develop rich flavor, don't crowd the pan or it will steam instead
  • The sesame oil is a subtle secret that makes this dish stand out from any other stir-fry

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