Description
This flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef recipe features tender ground beef cooked with a savory and slightly sweet sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, ginger, garlic, and a touch of heat from sriracha. Perfect served over rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it's a quick and satisfying dish.
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: Whisk together the grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, water, and cornstarch in a bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Add the ground beef, break it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, seasoning lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Add green onions and sauce: Stir in the green onions, then pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Serve: Garnish the Mongolian ground beef with sesame seeds and extra scallions if desired. Serve hot over rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine or white rice for an authentic Mongolian-style meal.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free dish, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
- Adjust sriracha to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- Using beef broth instead of water enhances the sauce’s richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 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
