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Mongolian beef bowls are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and satisfying — ideal for meal prep. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and green onions in a glossy soy-based sauce with hints of brown sugar and sesame, then layered over fluffy jasmine rice and crisp steamed veggies. They reheat beautifully throughout the week, keeping their rich flavor and juicy texture, making them a go-to for quick, comforting lunches or dinners that taste freshly made every time.
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How to Make Mongolian Ground Beef Rice Bowls
These Mongolian ground beef rice bowls are quick, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep. With bold umami flavors from soy sauce, garlic, and chili, each bite packs a sweet-savory kick that reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (1500 g) ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 chilies, sliced
- 1/2 cup tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/3 cup tbsp sugar or zero-calorie sweetener
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp MSG (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef for 4–5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add aromatics: Stir in onion, garlic, and chilies. Sauté until fragrant and the onions turn translucent.
- Add sauce: Pour in your Mongolian sauce mixture and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the beef absorbs the sauce and becomes glossy.
- Serve: Spoon the Mongolian beef over cooked rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for a complete meal prep bowl.
Meal Prep Tip: Store in airtight containers with rice and veggies for up to 4 days. The flavors get even better overnight, making this an ideal weekly lunch option.
Mongolian Beef Bowls (meal prep)
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg extra lean ground beef
- 2 red chilies
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1 diced onion
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup dark soy sauce
- ⅓ cup sugar or zero cal sweetener
- 1 tbsp MSG
- ¼ cup water
- sesame seeds
- green onion
- 5 sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Into a hot pan begin to sear your ground beef. Break it apart and stir until it is fully cooked and beginning to caramelize.1.5 kg extra lean ground beef
- Add in chopped chilies, garlic, and onions. Stir for 2 minutes.2 red chilies, 5 cloves minced garlic, 1 diced onion
- Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar or zero cal sweetner, MSG, and water. Stir well until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.½ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup dark soy sauce, ⅓ cup sugar or zero cal sweetener, 1 tbsp MSG, ¼ cup water
- Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and set aside.sesame seeds, green onion
- Add bell peppers into the same pan and stir fry.5 sliced bell peppers
- Serve it with rice and enjoy for the week.
