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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, fish sauce, brown sugar replacement, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour sauce mixture into cooked beef and simmer for 4–5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.