Mongolian Beef with Garlic, Ginger & Green Onions

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (93% lean, 7% fat) (Trim any large fat pieces; break up before cooking)
• 3 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Dry cooking wine (dry sherry) (Can substitute rice vinegar for a different flavor)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 0.25 tsp White pepper (Pinch is fine)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (Roughly chopped; keep a little texture)
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (About a ½‑inch knob, peeled and thinly sliced then smashed)
• 2 stalks Green onions (scallions) (Thinly sliced on a bias; add at the end)
• 3 peppers Thai chili peppers (Optional; coarsely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Beef tallow or neutral oil (For searing; can use canola or vegetable oil)
• 1 pinch Salt (Season beef before searing; adjust at end if needed)

Instructions

1. Prep aromatics

   Roughly chop the garlic cloves, peel and thin‑slice the ginger, slice the green onions on a bias, and (if using) coarsely chop the Thai chilies.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make sauce

   In a small bowl combine light soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine, brown sugar and white pepper. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

   Time: PT2M

3. Heat the pan

   Place the skillet over medium‑high heat and add the beef tallow (or oil). Let it melt and heat until the surface shimmers.

   Time: PT1M

4. Sear the ground beef

   Add the ground beef to the hot pan, spread it out, and press down with a spoon to maximize contact. Let it sear without moving for about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

5. Break up and flavor the beef

   Flip the beef, break it into desired sized pieces, then immediately add the chopped garlic, ginger, and chilies. Stir constantly for 2 minutes, ensuring nothing burns.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add the sauce

   Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, stir quickly, and cook for 1‑1.5 minutes until the glaze coats the meat and the sugars caramelize.

   Time: PT1M

7. Finish with green onions

   Turn off the heat, toss in the sliced green onions, and give a quick stir.

   Time: PT30S

8. Plate and garnish

   Serve the Mongolian beef over steamed rice, sprinkle with a few sesame seeds, and enjoy.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g