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Quick mince stir-fry

Quick mince stir-fry

The fastest, easiest stir-fry! Just brown your mince, stir-fry those veggies and this dish will be ready in under 30 minutes.
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Serves 4
Prep/Cook time: 20-30 minutes
a delicious bowl of noodles stirred in with bright orange and green veggies and mince

Ingredients

300g minced meat e.g. chicken, turkey, pork, beef, quorn
This recipe works perfectly with frozen meat. Check what you have in your freezer and defrost meat thoroughly before cooking.
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 or 3 vegetables e.g. onions, spring onions, carrots, broccoli, peppers, onions, courgette, sugar snaps, spinach, celery, cabbage pak choi etc - chopped or shredded
1 tsp Chinese five spice powder (or pinch each of chilli powder or flakes, ground ginger, ground coriander)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame or vegetable oil for frying
1 pack of dried egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions

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Recipe

  1. Remember to defrost your meat. Defrost your meat in the fridge and use within 24 hours, or in a microwave on ‘defrost’ directly before use. 

    This recipe works perfectly with frozen meat. Check what you have in your freezer and defrost meat thoroughly before cooking.

  2. Add ½ the oil to a wok or non-stick frying pan. Brown the mince and set aside. 

  3. Add the rest of the oil to the pan with the garlic, spices and chopped vegetables.

  4. Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the soy sauce. Combine the stir-fry mix with the cooked noodles. Serve immediately.

Make the most of your leftovers
Store in
Airtight container
Time
Fridge for 2 days
Where to store
Fridge
Reheat
Oven or microwave until piping hot. Reheat only once.

Perfect portions

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