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A close-up shot of the keto Mongolian beef simmering in a skillet, with the rich, glossy sauce coating the ground beef.

Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef (Quick & Easy Recipe!)

Whip up this delicious Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef in under 20 minutes! A savory, sweet, and slightly spicy ground beef stir fry perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Keto-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 352
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef 85/15 or 90/10 blend recommended
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Aminos or gluten-free tamari
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar Substitute e.g., golden erythritol/monk fruit blend
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes or more, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum to thicken the sauce
  • 3 Green Onions sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Whisk

Instructions
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the water, coconut aminos, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour the sauce over the beef and bring to a simmer. While whisking, lightly sprinkle the xanthan gum over the mixture. Continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened into a glaze.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using coconut aminos or tamari.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or steamed vegetables to keep the meal low-carb.
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