Mongolian Ground Beef

5 from 10 votes

This recipe for Mongolian Ground Beef is quick, easy, and very flavorful. The dish takes less than 30 minutes to make, may be easily adapted into a gluten free version, and tastes better than take out. The sweet and spicy homemade sauce can even be made milder if you prefer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Beef, Gluten Free

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 397kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce (use gluten free, if needed)
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (use gluten free, if needed)
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground beef (I use 90% lean)

Instructions

Combine water, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch and red pepper flakes, if using, in a small bowl. Whisk to blend. Set aside.
1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet on medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 pounds ground beef
Pour in the sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or slices of green onion, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

Do not add salt and pepper to the ground beef while it is cooking. Wait until the end of cooking to taste and add additional salt and pepper, if desired.
This dish can be made gluten free. Simply ensure that the hoisin and soy sauce that you use are both gluten free.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

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