Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe
Introduction
Mongolian Ground Beef offers all the unbeatable flavors of your favorite takeout dish, made simple, fast, and crave-worthy at home. Imagine tender beef crumbles cloaked in a sweet-savory garlic-ginger sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. It’s the ideal meal for busy weeknights or dinner parties because it’s not only irresistibly tasty but also incredibly straightforward.
Why This Mongolian Ground Beef Shines
What makes this dish a standout is its balance of bold flavors and versatility. The combination of fresh ginger, aromatic garlic, and a glossy soy-based sauce infuses humble ground beef with rich, restaurant-quality taste. Plus, the texture of perfectly browned beef is universally appealing—making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Paired with steamed rice or tossed in lettuce wraps, it delivers big flavor with minimal prep. The secret? Fresh veggies and a no-fuss sauce you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients for Mongolian Ground Beef
Ingredients
Easy Steps to the Perfect Mongolian Ground Beef
- Prep your aromatics and veggies. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for hassle-free, uniform mincing of garlic, ginger, green onions, and carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Heat the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high. Add oil, then ground beef. Brown, breaking up the meat with the Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, until no longer pink—about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and carrots (if using) to the pan. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well, letting it bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in sesame oil, and adjust seasoning with black pepper.
- Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot over a bed of steamed rice or in lettuce wraps.
Serving, Storing & Quick Tips
This savory-sweet beef is best paired with fluffy, hot rice—try prepping rice ahead in a rice cooker or using pre-cooked microwavable options for ultra speed. Leftovers can be stored in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, keeping them fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge.
For a low-carb alternative, serve the beef in crisp iceberg lettuce cups or over steamed cauliflower rice, easily processed in a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender.
Nutrition & Portions
This recipe comfortably serves 4. Each serving with rice has about 400–450 calories. Using leaner beef and skipping the rice can reduce calories for a lighter option.
Mongolian Ground Beef: The Easy, Delicious Weeknight Win (Recap)
Mongolian Ground Beef delivers all the flavors you crave in a classic Asian-inspired beef bowl—savory, sweet, and absolutely mouthwatering—while being weeknight-friendly and wallet-happy. With simple prep and a handful of key tools, you can transform basic ground beef into a show-stopping meal that everyone will love.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ready to bring takeout flavors home—no delivery required? Enjoy this Mongolian Ground Beef recipe that’s bold, easy, and incredibly satisfying every time!
