Mongolian Beef Casserole
This easy Mongolian beef casserole combines savory ground beef with a sticky sweet sauce, making a quick and delicious dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- ½ cup Low-sodium soy sauce Regular soy sauce can be used if preferred
- ¼ cup Brown sugar Creates a glossy sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh or jarred works fine
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced Fresh or jarred is acceptable
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch To thicken the sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth Homemade or store-bought
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped For topping
- 1 tbsp Oil For browning the meat
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes Optional for spice
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, ensuring not to stir too much to get crispy bits.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce mix over the browned beef and stir until it thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a casserole dish and top with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles and enjoy your classic Mongolian beef casserole!
Notes
You can swap ground beef for turkey or chicken. This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and reheated. Leftovers store well in the fridge. Adjust spice with red pepper flakes as needed.