Ground Beef and Potatoes Stir-Fry

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb (450g) potatoes
• 1/4 green bell pepper
• 1/4 red bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp (4g) grated ginger
• 3 green onions, divided
• 3 tbsp neutral-tasting oil, divided
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1.5 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce (optional), for color
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin, dry sherry, water, etc.)
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

Prep Ingredients

1. Prep the vegetables: Cut the potatoes and bell peppers into small, bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the garlic cloves. Grate a small knob of ginger, about 1 teaspoon. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens.
2. Make the sauce: In a small container, add all the sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

Make the Beef and Potatoes

1. In a large wok (or pan), add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once it gets nice and hot, add the potatoes, season with a pinch of salt, and sear for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
   • If pan-frying feels like too much work for you, you can cook the potatoes into an air fryer. For extra crispiness and flavor, you can also try shallow-frying or deep-frying.
2. In the same wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over high heat. Once heated, add the ground beef and spread it out evenly. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottom is nicely browned.
3. Flip, break up the beef, and stir-fry for 3 minutes. (To evaporate most of the liquid and render out the fat, make sure to keep stirring it.)
4. Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat.
5. Add the potatoes and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 1 minute or until everything is nicely coated in the oil.
6. Give the sauce a quick stir and pour it in. Toss everything together for 1 minute. Turn the heat off, add the sesame oil, and give it a final mix. Transfer to a serving plate and finish with the green parts of the green onions. Serve with hot rice. Enjoy!