Easy High-Protein Mongolian Beef Bowls
These easy Mongolian beef bowls are a healthier, high-protein take on the beloved classic, and a great meal prep option. Whip them up in just 15 minutes, and serve with a fragrant jasmine rice or your favorite low-carb alternative.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water if you want it saucier, increase this
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced or paste
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
- I serve with my amazing easy coconut rice
- Optional: air fried red peppers or other veggies
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef until there is no more pink.
- While it's cooking, in a small bowl combine the brown sugar, hot water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, arrowroot, and red pepper flakes. I recommend you stir the arrowroot powder into the hot water before adding it to the bowl, this will make it easier to dissolve without clumps. Go light on the red pepper until you can taste the final version. Whisk together.
- Once the beef is cooked, pour the liquid mixture into the pan and stir. It should immediately bubble and start to thicken. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring consistently, until the mixture thickens absorbs slightly, so there's not liquid but instead a nice thick sauce.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. This makes a great meal prep option.