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Sticky Ginger Beef Mince

Savory Sticky Ginger Beef Mince for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This Sticky Ginger Beef Mince features tender ground beef coated in a rich, sticky sauce, blending fresh ginger, honey, and soy for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 500 grams Beef Mince or ground turkey/chicken as a leaner option
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil can substitute with olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onions recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 20 grams Fresh Ginger or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 optional Red Chili or chili flakes for heat
For the Sauce
  • 60 milliliters Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup/light brown sugar
  • 30 milliliters Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can omit but will lose flavor depth
  • 120 milliliters Beef Stock or water
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Spring Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted for crunch

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add beef mince and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add oil if needed and sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic, ginger, and chili; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Return browned beef mince to the pan and stir to combine, allowing flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and beef stock. Pour over beef mixture and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens to cling to the meat.
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, add to simmering beef mixture and stir until thickened for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer to serving dish.
  8. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cooked dish in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezing is possible for up to 2 months.

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