Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef recipe, featuring tender ground beef simmered in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner served over white rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-4 green onions, sliced
- White rice, for serving
Sauce
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, beef broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, seasoning with salt and black pepper, until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sauce and simmer: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the beef and aromatics. Stir well and let the sauce simmer and thicken for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Stir to coat the beef fully with the sauce, then add sliced green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes to wilt. Serve the Mongolian ground beef over white rice, optionally with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Adjust the brown sugar quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef for a lighter version.
- Make sure to cook the garlic and ginger just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
