Description
Indulge in the savory-sweet taste of this Mongolian Ground Beef recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious, homemade meal that delights both family and friends. The dish features tender ground beef coated in a rich sauce made from brown sugar and soy sauce, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small bunch scallions (green parts only)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chopped scallions to the skillet with the cooked beef. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook for another few minutes until thickened.
- Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg