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Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe

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This Mongolian Ground Beef recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring lean ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and green onions in a savory, slightly sweet sauce made from soy, hoisin, and sesame oil. Perfect for a busy weeknight, it comes together in under 20 minutes and serves up to 4, making a hearty and satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 1 bunch green onions (divided: roots and green tops)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (all purpose, not lite)
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (lightly packed, plus more as needed)
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds

Serving Suggestions

  • Cooked white or brown rice
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Asian-style noodles

Instructions

  1. Brown Beef: Separate the white roots from the green tops of the green onions. Thinly slice the roots and cut the green tops into 1-inch pieces. Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, swirling to coat the pan. Once the oil is hot, place the ground beef in the center, pressing it down. Allow it to sear for 1 minute on each side without stirring to get a nice crust. Then, break the meat into crumbles with a wooden spoon and cook until it is mostly browned.
  2. Add Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and ginger paste to the pan. Sauté with the beef until the meat is fully browned and any liquid has evaporated, infusing the beef with deep flavor from the aromatics.
  3. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and chicken broth until smooth. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, hoisin sauce, light brown sugar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until fully combined and the sauce is smooth.
  4. Finish: Pour the prepared sauce along with the green tops of the green onions into the pan with the beef. Stir continuously to evenly coat the beef and cook the sauce until it thickens, glazing the meat with a luscious, savory-sweet finish. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds.
  5. Serve: Serve the Mongolian ground beef immediately over cooked rice or alongside your favorite sides for a quick, flavorful meal that everyone will love.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh ginger for ginger paste if preferred, using an equivalent amount.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste for desired sweetness.
  • For heat, add red pepper flakes when whisking the sauce according to your spice preference.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, fried rice, or Asian noodles for a full meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/mongolian-ground-beef-recipe/