Stir-Fried ABC: Easy Minced Meat with Potatoes & Carrots

Stir-fried ABC – a simple, satisfying, and surprisingly delicious dish – is the perfect weeknight meal. "ABC" stands for the readily available and affordable ingredients: minced meat (any kind will do!), potatoes, and carrots. This humble combination transforms into a flavourful stir-fry with a minimum of fuss, proving that incredible meals don't require hours in the kitchen or a complex ingredient list. It's a versatile recipe easily adaptable to your taste preferences; add extra vegetables, different spices, or even a splash of your favourite sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and novice cooks alike.

Forget complicated recipes and long shopping lists! This easy stir-fry is packed with flavour and nutrients, ready in under 30 minutes. Ready to learn how to create this quick and delicious meal? Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions.

Tools Needed

  • Wok

Ingredients

  • Minced pork (or chicken): 300 grams
  • Onion: 1 medium
  • Garlic: 2 cloves
  • Carrots: 200 grams
  • Potatoes: 350 grams
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Pepper: a few dashes
  • Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • Dark soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Water: 200 milliliters
  • Cornstarch: null
  • Spring onions: null

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Sauté the Meat and Aromatics

  • Heat a wok over medium heat. Add a little oil and swirl.
  • Add minced pork (or chicken), salt, and pepper. Fry until lightly browned, releasing the oil for more flavor.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic. Mix well and fry until fragrant.
Heat a wok over medium heat. Add a little oil and swirl.Add minced pork (or chicken), salt, and pepper. Fry until lightly browned, releasing the oil for more flavor.Add chopped onion and garlic. Mix well and fry until fragrant.
Sauté the Meat and Aromatics

Step 2. Cook the Vegetables and Simmer

  • Add carrots and potatoes. Mix well.
  • Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Mix well.
  • Add water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, stir and check seasoning. Adjust salt if needed.
Add carrots and potatoes. Mix well.Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Mix well.Add water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.After 10 minutes, stir and check seasoning. Adjust salt if needed.
Cook the Vegetables and Simmer

Step 3. Thicken and Season

  • Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, adding a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • If desired, add more dark soy sauce for a darker color. Be mindful of saltiness.
Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, adding a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.If desired, add more dark soy sauce for a darker color. Be mindful of saltiness.
Thicken and Season

Step 4. Finish and Serve

  • Turn off the heat. Stir in chopped spring onions.
  • Serve hot, optionally over steamed rice.
Turn off the heat. Stir in chopped spring onions.
Finish and Serve

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Tips

  • This dish is known as "Stir-fry ABC" because it provides vitamins A, B, and C.
  • Potatoes absorb salt, so adjust seasoning as needed.
  • This dish is easy to make and kids will love it!

Nutrition

  • N/A

FAQs

1. Can I use different types of meat?

Absolutely! Ground beef, pork, chicken, or even turkey will work wonderfully. Adjust cooking time as needed depending on the meat.

2. What if I don't have potatoes or carrots?

Feel free to substitute with other vegetables you enjoy! Broccoli, peas, green beans, or bell peppers would all be delicious additions.

3. How can I make this spicier?

Add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of your favorite hot sauce during cooking. A small amount of chopped chili pepper would also add some heat.


There you have it – a simple, delicious, and budget-friendly Stir-Fried ABC! This recipe is a testament to how satisfying a meal can be with minimal effort and readily available ingredients. Enjoy your flavorful and easy weeknight dinner!