Mongolian Ground Beef
Mongolian Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups cooked white rice, freshly cooked
Optional Garnishes and Serving
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 scallions, chopped, for garnish
- 4 large eggs, fried, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and spread it into an even layer. Let the beef sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to allow it to brown and develop a crust.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
After 2 minutes, stir the ground beef and continue to cook, breaking it into smaller pieces, for another 2-3 minutes until it is mostly cooked through and no longer pink.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if desired. Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and granulated sugar to the cooked ground beef.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir well to combine all ingredients. Continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Serve the Mongolian ground beef immediately over freshly cooked white rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. For an extra hearty meal, serve with a fried egg on the side or placed on top of the beef and rice.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups cooked white rice, freshly cooked
Optional Garnishes and Serving
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 scallions, chopped, for garnish
- 4 large eggs, fried, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and spread it into an even layer. Let the beef sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to allow it to brown and develop a crust.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
After 2 minutes, stir the ground beef and continue to cook, breaking it into smaller pieces, for another 2-3 minutes until it is mostly cooked through and no longer pink.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if desired. Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and granulated sugar to the cooked ground beef.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir well to combine all ingredients. Continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Serve the Mongolian ground beef immediately over freshly cooked white rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. For an extra hearty meal, serve with a fried egg on the side or placed on top of the beef and rice.
⏱️ 2 min