Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring lean ground beef cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce with ginger, garlic, and green onions. Served over rice and garnished with sesame seeds, it's a comforting dish inspired by traditional Mongolian flavors with an easy stovetop method.
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: In a small bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, water, and cornstarch until fully combined and smooth.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, then cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add Green Onions and Sauce: Stir in the sliced green onions into the cooked beef, then pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir to combine everything evenly.
- Thicken the Sauce: Continue to cook the beef and sauce together over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and additional sliced scallions if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
- Maple syrup and honey can be used interchangeably as the sweetener.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option and less grease.
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the heat level.
- Serve with steamed white or brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
