Fusion
Spicy Tomato and Meat Stir-fry
A quick stir-fry with minced meat, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with a touch of spice. Best served with rice.
About this recipe
Spicy Tomato and Meat Stir-fry is a fusion lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot., and it takes around 20 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 200g minced meat
- 2 medium, diced tomato
- 1/2 medium, sliced onion
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic buy
- 1/2 tsp (or to taste) chili padi or chili flakes buy
- 1 tbsp soy sauce buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Heat cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat (setting 7/9). Add sliced onion and mincedMince.Cut very finely (releases stronger flavour, but burns faster).Glossary → garlic, stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → until fragrant.
~2 min
- 2
Add the mincedMince.Cut very finely (releases stronger flavour, but burns faster).Glossary → meat and stir-fryStir-fry.Cook small pieces fast over high heat while constantly moving them.Glossary → until browned. Break up any clumps.
~4 min
- 3
Add the dicedDice.Cut into even cubes so the pieces cook at the same rate.Glossary → tomatoes and chili (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.
~3 min
- 4
Add soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
~3 min
- 5
Serve hot, ideally with rice (rice not included in this recipe's ingredients as it's a side).
~1 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Deseed the chilli for less heat, and wash your hands (or wear a glove) before touching your eyes. How to prep chilli →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Spicy Tomato and Meat Stir-fry take to make? +
Around 20 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, wok or frying pan, spatula, knife, cutting board. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Spicy Tomato and Meat Stir-fry ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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