Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl – 25-Minute Recipe
A savory bowl of ground beef simmered in a sweet‑savory Mongolian sauce, served over fluffy white rice and finished with crisp green onions and toasted sesame seeds. The quick‑cook method makes it perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Recipe by Karim Saad· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp water
- to taste red pepper flakes
- sliced green onion
- to garnish sesame seeds
- 2 cup white rice
Instructions
- 1Measure out all ingredients and have them within easy reach; mince the garlic and ginger, slice the green onions, and set the garnish aside.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, hot water, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, arrowroot starch, and 1 tablespoon of water until the mixture is smooth and the starch is fully dissolved.
- 3Heat a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 4–5 minutes until it is fully browned and crumbly.
- 4Drain any excess fat from the skillet if desired, leaving about 1 tablespoon to keep the sauce glossy.
- 5Pour the prepared sauce over the browned beef, stirring constantly to coat the meat evenly.
- 6Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating each piece of beef.
- 7Taste the sauce and add red pepper flakes to achieve your preferred level of heat; stir to distribute evenly.
- 8While the sauce is thickening, cook the white rice according to package instructions (typically 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, simmer 15 minutes).
- 9Once the rice is cooked and fluffed, divide it into two serving bowls.
- 10Spoon the Mongolian beef mixture over the rice, ensuring each bowl gets an even amount of sauce.
- 11Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for texture and visual appeal.
- 12Allow the dish to rest for 1–2 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.
- 13Enjoy your Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl while hot.
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Prep All Ingredients First
Measure and have all ingredients ready, and mince garlic and ginger before heating the skillet.
Leave a Bit of Fat for Sauce Gloss
After browning the beef, drain excess fat but keep about 1 tablespoon.
Cook Rice While Sauce Thickens
Start the rice according to package directions while the sauce is thickening on the stove.
Rest Before Serving
Allow the finished bowls to rest for 1–2 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl recipe come from?
- It was shared by Karim Saad on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.