Easy Mongolian Ground Beef
This easy Mongolian ground beef recipe is a quick and flavorful takeout-inspired meal made with ground beef, garlic, fresh ginger, and a sweet-savory sauce that thickens to a glossy glaze. Served over rice and broccoli, it’s a protein-packed, family-friendly dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is customizable, budget-friendly, and healthier than traditional takeout.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar replacement
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with water to create slurry
- 1/2 cup green onions sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- rice for serving
- broccoli for serving
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Main Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil.
- Add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, fish sauce, brown sugar replacement, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce mixture into cooked beef and simmer for 4–5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to form a slurry. Add slurry to beef mixture and stir until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Serve beef over rice with broccoli. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef if you prefer less fat, or try ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Double the sauce if you like extra to drizzle over rice or vegetables.
- Adjust sweetness and spice to taste by adding more sweetener or red pepper flakes.