Sweet Chili Stir Fry

This is a tasty recipe that uses sweet chili sauce to create a thick gravy to meld together the stir-fried vegetables and meat.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-pound lean ground meat or 1 package (about 400 grams) plant-based ground meat
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables like peas and carrots
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons flour or 1 tablespoon corn starch

PREPARATION

1. Heat the oil until sizzling in a large skillet. Add the onion, stirring often.
2. After 2 minutes, stir in the fresh garlic. If using garlic powder, set aside until later.
3. Once the onions are softened, add the ground meat or plant-based meat.
4. If using meat, stir often breaking up the larger pieces of meat. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
5. If using plant-based meat, skip step #4.
6. Add the frozen vegetables plus ½ cup of water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
7. Meanwhile make the sauce by adding the flour or the corn starch to a small bowl. Slowly stir in ½ cup water until smooth.
8. Stir in ¼ cup sweet chili sauce. If using garlic powder, add it here.
9. Once the vegetables are ready, stir in the sauce. Cook until the gravy is thickened. Then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons chili sauce.