Ground Mongolian Beef
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
327 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Ground Mongolian Beef
Description
Ground Mongolian Beef combines lean ground beef seared until richly browned in sesame oil with a blend of aromatic garlic and fresh ginger. The meat is then simmered with a sweet-savory sauce made from mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and lite soy sauce, which reduces to a shiny glaze coating the beef. Crushed red pepper flakes bring a gentle spice, while sesame seeds enhance the nutty flavor profile.
Chopped scallions sprinkled on top add a fresh contrast to the deep flavors and tender texture of the ground meat. The dish is prepared quickly in a single pan, creating a balanced combination of sweet, salty, and mildly spicy notes. It pairs well over steamed rice, noodles, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce lite
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat.
- Brown the meat really deeply with sesame oil.
- Once browned, drain most of the fat, then add the garlic and ginger.
- Add the mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
- Cook until the liquid has reabsorbed and the meat is shiny but not soupy.
- Top with green onions, toss together and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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