Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Beef and vegetable stir-fry with rice in a white bowl, colorful healthy home-cooked meal.
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Honey Sesame Beef Mince Stir Fry

This Honey Sesame Beef Mince Stir Fry is the ultimate quick weeknight dinner - sweet, savoury and ready in under 30 minutes. A simple, flavour-packed way to turn everyday mince into something special.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Ingredients

  • 500 grams beef mince
  • 1 Red onion diced
  • 1 courgette diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 tsp garlic paste or diced cloves
  • 2 tsp ginger paste or grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp vegetable or neutral cooking oil

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 250 ml boiling water
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce all purpose or light soy
  • 1 tbsp gochujang or sweet chilli sauce optional
  • 1 beef stock cube

To serve

  • Rice or noodles
  • Sesame seeds
  • Broccoli

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the diced onion, courgette and peppers. Cook for about five minutes until just softening.
  • Add the beef mince and continue cooking until it is browned all over, breaking up with a spatula as it cooks.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger.
  • While the beef is cooking, make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a jug and mixing until dissolved. Pour the sauce over the beef, stir well and simmer gently for 10-15 mins while you prepare any sides.
  • Serve with rice or noodles, optional extra wok fried greens and garnish with sesame seeds or sliced spring onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg