Mongolian Ground Beef

This Mongolian ground beef recipe is a super easy and budget-friendly take on Mongolian beef! It has a savory and sweet sauce that will make you want to lick the bowl.

Author: Natasha Bull Servings: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Effort: Easy

Public recipe

PORTIONS

INGREDIENTS

Measure Ingredient Note

1.0 pound lean ground beef
1.0 small bunch scallions cut into 1" pieces green parts only
Sauce:
0.3 cup brown sugar packed
0.3 cup water
0.3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1.0 tablespoon cornstarch
1.0 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3.0 cloves garlic minced
0.2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Step

Directions

Add the beef to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned, breaking it up with your spoon as it cooks (about 8-10 minutes). Spoon out excess fat as needed.

Meanwhile, add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.

Add the scallions to the skillet and also pour the sauce in. Cook for another couple of minutes until the sauce thickens up.

If needed, season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve over rice or noodles.

EXTERNAL LINKS

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