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Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef recipe featuring tender ground beef cooked in a savory and slightly sweet soy-based sauce with fresh scallions, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Beef and Vegetables

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small bunch scallions (green parts only), cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks until fully browned. Remove excess fat from the skillet as necessary to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: While the beef is cooking, whisk together the brown sugar, water, low sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes (optional) in a bowl until fully combined.
  3. Add Scallions and Sauce: Stir the green parts of the scallions into the browned beef in the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and scallions and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  4. Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and calories.
  • For a spicier version, increase crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Make sure to cook the sauce until it thickens for a perfect glaze.
  • Can be served with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.

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