Day 2/30 of High Protein Recipes: Mongolian Ground Beef Rice Bowl
Day 2/30 of High Protein Recipes: Mongolian Ground Beef Rice Bowl is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by One Happy Bite on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 7 min | Total: 15 min
Cost: $7.67 total, $3.83 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz Beef Sirloin (Thinly sliced against the grain)
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (Adjust sweetness to taste)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (Grated)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (For coating the beef)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (High smoke‑point oil)
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets (Can substitute snap peas or bok choy)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Sliced, for garnish)
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (Optional garnish)
Instructions
Slice and Coat Beef
Thinly slice the beef against the grain and toss with 1 tsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Time: PT1M
Prep Vegetables
Cut broccoli into bite‑size florets and slice green onions; set aside.
Time: PT2M
Stir‑Fry Beef
Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over high heat. Add the coated beef and stir‑fry 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: high
Add Sauce and Thicken
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, stir continuously, and cook 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high
Add Green Veggies
Add broccoli florets to the skillet, stir‑fry 2 minutes until crisp‑tender. Toss in half the sliced green onions for flavor.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high
Plate and Garnish
Transfer the beef and veggies to serving plates, sprinkle remaining green onions and sesame seeds on top. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa if desired.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Gluten‑free if using tamari, Dairy‑free
Allergens: Soy, Gluten (regular soy sauce), Sesame
Last updated: April 17, 2026








