Minced Meat and Potato Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

– 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

– 1 lb ground meat (pork, beef, or a combination)

– 2 tablespoons cooking oil

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 inch ginger, minced

– 1-2 green chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)

– 2 tablespoons soy sauce

– 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, adds umami)

– 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry (optional, adds depth of flavor)

– 1 tablespoon brown sugar

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening the sauce)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Potatoes: Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 15 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps prevent them from sticking together during cooking. Drain well before cooking.

2. Stir-fry Meat: Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.

3. Stir-fry Potatoes: Add the potatoes to the wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened. Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.

4. Add Meat and Seasoning: Return the cooked ground meat to the wok. Add the sliced green chilies, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice wine (if using), and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.

5. Simmer: Add 1/2 cup of water to the wok. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.

6. Thicken Sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until thickened.

7. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tips and Variations:

– Spice Level: Adjust the amount of green chilies to control the spiciness.

– Vegetables: Add other vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or carrots.

– Other Sauces: Experiment with different sauces such as hoisin sauce or sweet chili sauce.

– Garnish: Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro.

Enjoy your delicious minced meat and potato stir-fry!