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20-Minute Mongolian Ground Beef
4.7 from 9 votes

20-Minute Mongolian Ground Beef

Quick, easy, flavorful Mongolian-inspired ground beef recipe that is loaded with flavor for a delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped, large
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2/3 cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1- inch fresh ginger peeled, nub
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca flour
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Scoot the onion and garlic off to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the skillet and allow it to brown for 2 minutes before flipping it and allowing the other side to brown another 2 minutes. Use a spatula to chop up the beef and stir it into the onion.
  3. Combine the coconut aminos, water, sesame oil, ginger, cider vinegar, tapioca flour, and black pepper in a small blender and blend until smooth (Note: if you don’t have a small blender, you can simply whisk everything up in a bowl - just be sure to grate or finely chop the ginger first).
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Serve Mongolian Ground Beef with your choice of sides - I always go with steamed brown rice and veggies. To keep it grain-free, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Notes

  • *You can also use low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos. If you choose to do so, also add 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup to get the correct sweetness.
  • **Substitute rice vinegar for the cider vinegar if desired.
  • ***If you’re using liquid aminos or soy sauce instead of the coconut aminos, be sure to taste the beef before adding any salt, as liquid aminos and soy sauce already contain a great deal of sodium.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 20g (31%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 20g 31%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.