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Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe

Published: July 4, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 20 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Category: Main Course Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat
  2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger
  3. Cook until vegetables are softened
  4. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce
  5. Stir in rice vinegar and sesame oil
  6. Add red pepper flakes
  7. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
  9. Serve hot with rice

Special Notes

This Mongolian ground beef is perfect for weeknight dinners. The combination of soy sauce and brown sugar creates sweet, savory flavor. The key is to cook the beef until it's browned and the vegetables are tender. This dish is perfect for families and can be made ahead of time. For extra flavor, you can add different vegetables or spices. The beef should be served hot for the best taste.