Description
A quick and flavorful Mongolian Ground Beef and Vegetables dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili crisp in oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper, red onion, broccoli, and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender yet crisp.
- Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and sear on one side for a few minutes before flipping and breaking into chunks.
- Once fully cooked, stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, chili crisp, ginger paste, black pepper, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Return the vegetables to the skillet with the ground beef and pour the sauce over everything.
- Stir well to coat and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg