Easy Mongolian Beef Bowl

Easy Mongolian beef bowl is one of my go to dinners when I need something quick and easy, but still want to satisfy my tastebuds. This recipe features caramelized beef coated in a rich garlic-ginger soy sauce with a hint of sweetness.

Info and tips for easy Mongolian beef bowl

I recommend using lean ground beef or extra lean ground beef for this recipe. That way your sauce won’t be so greasy. To really get the maximum flavour get the beef nicely browned and caramelized, don’t be afraid to take your time. The cornstarch slurry helps thicken the sauce and also get that nice glossy look. I like to serve mine with some rice and broccoli, but you can serve it with whatever you’d like!

Equipment

This is the Our Place Pan I used. I’ve had it for about a year and so far nothing sticks!

Ingredients for easy Mongolian beef bowl

• half a pound lean ground beef
• 4 green onions (whites and green tops separated)
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water)
• salt & pepper to taste
• red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
• sesame seeds (optional garnish)
• cooked rice and broccoli for serving

Instructions

1. Begin by getting your prep out of the way: Cut the white parts of the green onion into thin slices, and the green tops into 1 inch pieces. Finely mince the garlic and ginger.
2. Add the ground beef to a pan on medium heat. Cook until browned before adding the whites of the green onion, garlic, and ginger. Mix and continue cooking for another couple minutes until fragrant.
3. Next add the brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix and cook another few minutes to caramelize.
4. Then add the cornstarch slurry, salt and pepper, and tops of green onion. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Taste test the beef and adjust to your preference. Serve with rice and broccoli if desired and enjoy!

See below for a video tutorial!

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Easy Mongolian Beef Bowl

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Quick and easy – Taiwanese

By Kenna's Cooks – Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 15 minutes – Total Time: 20 minutes

Easy Mongolian beef bowl features caramelized beef coated in a rich garlic-ginger soy sauce with a hint of sweetness.

Ingredients

• half a pound lean ground beef
• 4 green onions (whites and green tops separated)
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water)
• salt & pepper to taste
• red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
• sesame seeds (optional garnish)
• cooked rice and broccoli for serving

Instructions

1

Begin by getting your prep out of the way: Cut the white parts of the green onion into thin slices, and the green tops into 1 inch pieces. Finely mince the garlic and ginger.

2

Add the ground beef to a pan on medium heat. Cook until browned before adding the whites of the green onion, garlic, and ginger. Mix and continue cooking for another couple minutes until fragrant.

3

Next add the brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix and cook another few minutes to caramelize.

4

Then add the cornstarch slurry, salt and pepper, and tops of green onion. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.

5

Taste test the beef and adjust to your preference. Serve with rice and broccoli if desired and enjoy!