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Juicy Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Irresistible Juicy Mongolian Beef Meatballs for Dinner Delight

Juicy Mongolian Beef Meatballs combine sweet and savory flavors for a comforting homemade meal experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Choose 80/20 or 85/15 for moist meatballs.
  • 3 pieces Green Onions Utilize both green and white parts.
  • 2 tbsp Ginger Freshly minced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Kikkoman is a solid choice.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Balances the saltiness.
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 1/2 cup Water For adjusting sauce consistency.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Add to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Mix with water to thicken.
  • 2 tbsp Honey For sweetness; use maple syrup for vegan option.
To Serve
  • 1 cup Broccoli Nutritious side.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Drizzle on broccoli before roasting.
  • Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Bowl
  • sheet pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a sheet pan with foil.
  2. Mix together ground beef, minced garlic, ginger, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on one half of the sheet pan with broccoli on the other.
  4. Bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Sauté remaining minced garlic and ginger in a skillet until fragrant.
  6. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes in the skillet.
  7. Create a cornstarch slurry and add to sauce until thickened.
  8. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce and serve with roasted broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with rice or in lettuce wraps for variation.

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