Mongolian ground beef is a variation of the popular Mongolian beef dish, which is traditionally made with thinly sliced beef stir-fried with green onions, garlic, ginger, and a sweet and savory sauce typically made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce. In the case of Mongolian ground beef, ground beef is used instead of thinly sliced beef.
Here’s a basic recipe for making Mongolian ground beef:
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish) Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Set this sauce aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked ground beef and stir to coat the beef evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions.
- Serve the Mongolian ground beef over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Mongolian ground beef is a quick and easy dish to make at home, and it has the same delicious sweet and savory flavors as traditional Mongolian beef. You can also customize it by adding vegetables like sliced bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition and flavor.
