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Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe

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This Mongolian Ground Beef recipe offers a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ground beef is browned and simmered in a savory sauce made with coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sweetness from coconut sugar. The dish is thickened with arrowroot starch and finished with fresh green onions, making it a light yet satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

Beef and Seasoning

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)

Sauce

  • ⅓ cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup broth (beef or vegetable)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar (omit for Whole30)
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp arrowroot starch

Aromatics and Garnish

  • 1 thumb ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef along with sea salt and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through. Once done, set the beef aside in a bowl, leaving approximately 2 tablespoons of fat in the skillet.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together coconut aminos, broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar, and arrowroot starch until smooth. Set this sauce mixture aside for later use.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Lower the skillet heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the reserved fat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the garlic and ginger. Stir continuously as the sauce heats and thickens, this should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the browned ground beef to the skillet and stir to coat evenly with the thickened sauce. Add the sliced green onions and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until they soften slightly.
  6. Serve: Serve the Mongolian ground beef hot, ideally over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables to keep the meal light and nutritious.

Notes

  • For an AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) diet, omit black pepper.
  • To keep the recipe Whole30 compliant, omit the coconut sugar.
  • Arrowroot starch is used as a gluten-free thickener; it can be substituted with tapioca starch if needed.
  • This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.
  • If preferred, you can use beef or vegetable broth based on dietary preferences.
  • Keep an eye on the garlic and ginger when cooking to prevent burning and bitterness.

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