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Mongolian Ground Beef

If you love Mongolian beef then you'll love this simplified, but just as tasty Mongolian ground beef!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water to make a slurry
  • 4 green onions cut into 1 inch slices
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • rice for serving

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and water (or broth).
  2. Over medium-high heat, spray a skillet with cooking oil and add in the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the beef and crumble it. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Pour in the sauce and stir it into the beef. Cook until warmed through and then stir in the cornstarch slurry and add in the green onions. Stir together and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions and serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition info. doesn't include rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 840mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 840mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

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