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Bowl of beef mince stir fry with diced vegetables and broccoli sprinkle with sliced spring onion and sesame seeds.
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Sticky Beef Mince Stir Fry

Sticky Beef Mince Stir Fry is ready in 30 minutes! Budget-friendly one-pan dinner with ginger, gochujang & broccoli. Perfect served with rice or noodles.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Broccoli, Chilli, easy dinner, ginger, honey, Mince Beef, quick, sticky
Servings: 4
Calories: 378kcal

Equipment

  • Wok or large high-sided frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander small bunch
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 green chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 head of broccoli broken into small florets and the stem diced
  • 1 tsp gochujang paste
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 500 g lean mince beef 5% fat ideally
  • 50 ml soy sauce Tamari or GF soy sauce if you prefer
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 4 spring onions finely sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in your wok (large frying pan) on a medium-high heat and add the finely diced onion and carrot. Cook for 5 mins until softened.
  • Whilst this is cooking, separate the leaves from the stems of your coriander and finely chop the stems.
  • Next, add the diced red pepper, crushed garlic, freshly grated ginger, the de-seeded and finely chopped green chilli, gochujang paste, and the finely chopped coriander stems. Fry for another 4 minutes moving everything around the dish.
  • Add in the beef mince, pressing with a wooden spoon to break up the lumps. Stir regularly whilst browning over a medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Whilst the beef mince is browning, separate the broccoli head into small florets – about the size of the tip of your thumb.
  • In a small jug, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, honey, and rice wine vinegar.
  • When the mince beef is browned, stir in the sauce and add all the broccoli. Place a lid on top and cook on a relatively high heat for 3-4 minutes, ensuring you stir regularly to stop it sticking or burning on the bottom. You want to create a thick and sticky sauce that coats the dish.
  • When the broccoli has softened slightly, but still has good bite, the dish is ready to serve. If you need to reduce the sauce, remove the lid and stir fry on high whilst constantly stirring.
  • Place the stir fry in bowls, sprinkle on top the finely sliced spring onions, the reserved coriander leaves, and a pinch of sesame seeds. Serve alongside steamed rice or cooked noodles of your choosing.

Notes

  • You could make this dish with cauliflower instead of broccoli, but that would require a little more cooking. You should therefore quickly steam the cauliflower for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the beef stir fry.
  • Make this dish your own by adding in extra vegetables you have in the fridge. Spice it up by adding extra chilli or doubling the quantity of gochujang. If you have a sweet tooth, increase the honey slightly. And finally, for a final addition, you could always add some chopped cashews or peanuts.
  • Instead of beef you can use mince pork, chicken or turkey. Or for a vegetarian option, use a plant-based mince alternative.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 1069mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 4681IU | Vitamin C: 181mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg