Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef recipe featuring tender ground beef cooked with aromatic ginger, garlic, and green onions in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin. Perfectly served over rice and garnished with sesame seeds for an easy weeknight dinner.
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 bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, water, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Cook the Beef: Spray a skillet with cooking oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it with a spatula, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Green Onions and Sauce: Stir in the sliced green onions, then pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Mix everything together and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Serve: Garnish the Mongolian beef with sesame seeds and additional scallions if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
- Maple syrup or honey can be substituted for sweetness based on preference or dietary needs.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the dish lighter.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha according to taste.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
