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This One Pan Sticky Hoisin Beef is quick, sweet, sticky, savoury and absolutely packed with flavour. Think glossy hoisin-coated beef, ginger, garlic and chilli, all cooked in one pan and ready in under 20 minutes.
Serve it with fluffy white rice, noodles or in crunchy lettuce cups for the ultimate midweek fakeaway — high-protein, macro-friendly and perfect for meal prep too.
Why you'll love this recipe
High-protein (24g per serving)
Perfect for meal prep
Under 400 calories per serving
So easy — minimal ingredients, maximum flavour
Pairs with rice, noodles or lettuce cups
This is the kind of weeknight dinner you’ll want to make again and again — quick, comforting and totally delicious.
Recipe Info
10 minutes
10 minutes
4
One Pan • High Protein • Fakeaway • Quick Dinner
Asian Inspired
Delicious High-Protein One Pan Sticky Hoisin Beef Recipe
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
500 g 5% beef mince
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 red chilli, thinly sliced
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 spring onions, sliced
1 tsp sugar
Salt & pepper
To Garnish
Extra sliced spring onion
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Lime wedges
Instructions
Brown the beef.
Heat olive oil in a medium pan. Add beef mince, season well and cook 5–7 minutes until browned.Add aromatics.
Add onion, garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook 5 minutes until softened.Make it sticky.
Stir in hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar and spring onions.
Cook 2–3 minutes until thick, sticky and glossy.Finish.
Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onion, extra hoisin and fresh lime juice.Serve.
Enjoy with white rice, noodles or spooned into lettuce cups.
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Sweet, sticky and savoury — this hoisin beef is a perfect high-protein fakeaway dinner.
Why choose One Pan Sticky Hoisin Beef Recipe
High-Protein
Easy to cook in one pan
Delicious and nutritious!
SWAPS + UPGRADES
Swap beef mince: Use turkey, chicken or pork mince.
Make it spicy: Add extra chilli flakes or sriracha.
Lower calorie: Use spray oil instead of olive oil.
Veg boost: Add peppers, carrots or tenderstem broccoli.
Gluten-free: Use GF hoisin sauce + tamari.
Lower sugar: Reduce hoisin and skip the added sugar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use turkey or chicken mince instead of beef?
Yes — it works perfectly and will reduce calories and fats.
What if I don't have rice wine vinegar?
Use white wine vinegar, lime juice or apple cider vinegar instead.
Is hoisin sauce gluten-free?
Most aren’t — use a GF version if needed.
Can I meal prep this?
Absolutely — it keeps for 3–4 days in the fridge and reheats well.
Can I freeze the cooked beef?
Yes — freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
Why is my hoisin beef not sticky?
Cook it a little longer to reduce the sauce, or add a little extra hoisin.
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