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Description
A quick and simple Mongolian ground beef recipe that you can make in under 15 minutes, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the vegetable oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and rice vinegar.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the Mongolian ground beef over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Adjust brown sugar to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg