Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef recipe features tender, seasoned ground beef simmered in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, it’s a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 4 green onions cut into 1 inch slices
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For Serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the grated ginger, minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add the ground beef, crumble it with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper while cooking.
- Add green onions and sauce: Stir in the sliced green onions, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and extra scallions if desired, and serve immediately with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Maple syrup and honey can be interchanged based on preference or dietary needs.
- Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can increase the spiciness.
- For a lower-fat version, drain excess fat after browning the beef.
- Rice is recommended for serving but not included in nutrition facts.
- To save time, use pre-grated ginger and minced garlic from jars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
