Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring savory ground beef in a sweet, garlicky sauce with a kick of heat. Served over rice, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 recommended)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
6 green onions, sliced (white parts for cooking, green parts for garnish)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink (about 5–6 minutes).
3. Add white parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
5. Pour sauce mixture over beef and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
6. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with green parts of onions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.
Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
Keywords: mongolian beef, ground beef, stir fry, quick dinner, soy sauce, asian beef