Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef recipe features a savory and slightly sweet sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and hoisin, simmered with lean ground beef and green onions. It's a quick and flavorful dish perfect for serving over rice for a satisfying meal.
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 Ingredients
- 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 grated ginger, grated garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with cooking oil. Add the ground beef, crumbling it with a spoon. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add green onions and sauce: Stir in the sliced green onions, then pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the sauce: Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef nicely.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and additional scallions if desired. Serve hot with rice on the side.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or brown sugar for sweetness.
- Toasting sesame oil enhances the nutty flavor; use a good quality brand.
- Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Use beef broth instead of water for a richer sauce flavor.
- Nutrition information does not include rice served alongside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
