This easy Mongolian ground beef recipe is a simple take on the classic Mongolian beef. It is quick to cook, savory, sweet, and delicious. It is ready in 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with noodles or rice.
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Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe
This savory and sweet easy Mongolian ground beef recipe is simple, and you get a homemade restaurant quality beef dinner for a fraction of the takeout cost.
It is easy to cook and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something yummy but quick. A few ingredients, simple cooking, 20 minutes, and you have protein-packed, delicious Mongolian beef with ground beef.
Classic Mongolian beef is made with steak cut thinly, but this is made with ground beef/minced beef. Minced beef is budget-friendly, readily available in stores, and quicker to cook than steak strips.
My family loves this Chinese American dish, and we like serving Mongolian minced beef with rice. My second daughter likes it with noodles or served over pasta. It is one of our favorite ground beef recipes.
It is budget friendly, nutrient-packed, comforting, and delicious. You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to make. Let me show you!
Related: Chinese chicken stir fry, chicken and broccoli
Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make ground beef Mongolian:
Ground beef - This is also called minced beef, steak mince, or beef mince.
Onion - Finely chopped brown or yellow onion.
Garlic - Minced or pureed
Ginger - Minced or pureed
Spring onions- This is also known as green onions or scallions.
Black pepper
Soy Sauce - Dark or Light soy sauce works fine. I use dark.
Hoisin sauce
Brown sugar
Sesame oil - A little goes a long way in the flavor profile of this dish.
Chicken stock or water
Cornflour- This helps thicken the sauce and makes it silky.
Salt
Sesame seeds for garnishing (optional)
Vegetable oil
Check the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Cook Mongolian Ground Beef
Here's the step-by-step instructions:
Make Mongolian sauce- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic, Sesame oil, water, and cornflour to a bowl. Mix till well combined. Set aside.
Cook ground beef- Place a skillet on medium heat, add oil, and chopped onions. Saute the onions for 1-2 minutes until translucent before adding the ground beef.
Stir and brown the beef (until no longer pink), add ginger, salt, and spring onions. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the sauce- Add the Mongolian sauce, stir, and cook till the sauce is thickened.
Take off the heat.
Garnish with sesame seeds (optional)
Serve and enjoy.
Serving Suggestion
I like serving Mongolian ground beef with rice. Plain boiled rice, yellow rice, egg fried rice, and jasmine rice are some that pair well with it.
Other sides that you can serve with it are:
Noodles, spaghetti, fettuccine, and other pastas
Vegetables like pan fried carrots, pan seared vegetables, boiled broccoli, and roasted veggies.
It can also be served with mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes.
Storage and Reheating
Transfer Mongolian beef to an airtight container, label, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
It can be reheated in a pan on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave.
If too thick, add a bit of water to loosen the sauce up when reheating.
FAQS
Yes, add quick cooking veggies like carrots, peas, bell peppers, and Broccoli. After browning the meat, add the vegetables and cook until tender, then add the Mongolian sauce.
No need to marinate the beef for this recipe.
It is made of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper and cornflour.
Helpful Tips For Mongolian Beef With Ground Beef
- Use lean mince so it's not oily. If you use mince with more than 15 percent fat, after browning the mince, drain the oil.
- Adjust the pepper, garlic, and salt to your taste.
- If you like it saucy, you can add a bit more water or stock to the sauce or double the sauce recipe.
- If you like meal prepping, you can make it ahead and store it in the fridge.
- It's best served hot.
More Ground Beef Recipes
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Ground beef seasoning
Meat pie
Chili con carne
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Recipe
Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 small Onion diced
- 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon Ginger minced
- 3 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Corn flour
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- 4 Spring onions cut
- 1 cup Water or beef stock
Instructions
- Make Mongolian sauce- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic, Sesame oil, water, and cornflour to a bowl. Mix till well combined. Set aside.
- Cook ground beef- Place a skillet on medium heat, add oil, and chopped onions. Saute the onions for 1-2 minutes until translucent before adding the ground beef.Stir and brown the beef (until no longer pink), add ginger, salt and spring onions. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce- Add the Mongolian sauce, stir, and cook till the sauce is thickened.Take off the heat and serve.
- Garnish with sesame seeds (optional)
Notes
- Use lean mince so it's not oily. If you use mince with more than 15 percent fat, after browning the mince, drain the oil.
- Adjust the pepper, garlic, and salt to your taste.
- If you like it saucy, you can add a bit more water or stock to the sauce or double the sauce recipe.
- If you like meal prepping, you can make it ahead and store it in the fridge.
- It's best served hot.
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