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Mongolian ground beef over rice with sweet soy garlic sauce

Sweet & Savory Mongolian Ground Beef

This Mongolian ground beef is a fast, flavor-packed dish with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness. It cooks in under 30 minutes and delivers bold takeout-style flavor at home using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Chinese-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Optional garnish: green onions sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Prep:
  1. Mince garlic
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water (slurry)
Instructions:
  1. Cook ground beef in skillet over medium heat
  2. Break apart and cook until fully browned
  3. Drain excess grease
  4. Add sauce mixture and stir well
  5. Simmer 2–3 minutes
  6. Add cornstarch slurry and stir
  7. Cook until sauce thickens (1–2 minutes)
  8. Remove from heat and garnish
  9. Serve over rice

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for heat
  • Great for meal prep
  • Serve with steamed broccoli for balance
  • Sauce thickens more as it cools