Description
Learn how to make delicious ground beef mongolian beef recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Feel free to substitute the soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option, or replace the brown sugar with honey for a different kind of sweetness. Cooking is as much about flexibility as it is about following a recipe, much like the times I had to tweak the ingredients to fix that infamous oversalted chili.
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl to create the sauce. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Once the beef is browned, drain excess fat if necessary. Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and stir well, ensuring every bit of beef is coated.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s glossy and clings to the beef.
- Stir in the sesame oil and red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top just before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
As you cook, remember that getting the sauce just right is a bit like problem-solving in the kitchen—a skill I honed from that childhood mishap with chili. Trust your senses and adjust seasoning to your taste, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: ground beef mongolian beef recipe, recipe, cooking, food
