Very similar to my Minced Beef and Peas recipe but with zucchini. Let’s face it, not everyone is a fan of peas.

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
½ onion, 1 inch pieces
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cool water
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Marinade
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ShaoHsing wine
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Sauce
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, add ground beef and marinade ingredients. Hand mix until ingredients are incorporated. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a wok or large frying pan on medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil. Add ground beef, let it sear for 1 minute and flip over. Sear for another minute before breaking it up and stir fry for about 3-5 minutes, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add the onions and zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add beef and juices. Stir all the ingredients together and cook for another minute.
Push the mixture to the sides and add sauce. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in cool water to make a slurry. Once the sauce is bubbling, stir in the slurry and cook until the sauce starts to simmer and thicken.
Sprinkle ground white pepper and drizzle sesame oil over top.
Serve over rice.

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