Kangaroo Stir-Fry with Wattleseed and Native Mint
Lean kangaroo strips quickly stir-fried with wattleseed and fresh native mint for a peppery, herbaceous Australian-inspired dish. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs kangaroo loin, thinly sliced, ground wattleseed, native mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb kangaroo loin, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground wattleseed
- 1/4 cup, chopped native mint leaves
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger root
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 3 stalks, sliced spring onions
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger root, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced kangaroo loin to the wok, sprinkle with 1 tsp ground wattleseed and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 3 sliced spring onions, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and add 1/4 cup chopped native mint leaves, tossing everything together to coat evenly and heat through for 1 more minute.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.








