
This quick and easy Panda Express-inspired sweet chili ground beef stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy ground beef is complemented by a sweet and spicy chili sauce, making it a comforting dish that can be customized to your liking.
Yield: 4 people
1 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef, 80-85% fat content
1 cup red onions, diced small
2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sweet chili sauce, Panda Express recommended
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp ginger, fresh minced
4 tsp garlic, fresh minced
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
1 tsp crushed red pepper, to taste
Yield: 4 people
1 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef, 80-85% fat content
1 cup red onions, diced small
2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sweet chili sauce, Panda Express recommended
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp ginger, fresh minced
4 tsp garlic, fresh minced
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
1 tsp crushed red pepper, to taste
Step 1
In a large skillet, add the corn oil. Once hot, fry the ground beef, red onions, ginger, and garlic, breaking it into crumbles until browned and no longer pink.
Step 2
In a small bowl, add the sweet chili sauce and the rest of the sauce ingredients. Whisk together.
Step 3
Pour the sauce mixture over the ground beef and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Step 4
Serve the beef mixture over white or fried rice.
Step 5
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Add shredded carrots for extra color.