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Mongolian Meatballs Recipe

Mongolian Meatballs Recipe
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These Mongolian Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining tender beef meatballs with a savory and slightly sweet Mongolian sauce. Served with roasted broccoli, this meal is a satisfying and delicious option for dinner.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (or 2 Tbsp. ginger paste)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced or grated

Sauce:

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (whisked with 1/2 cup water)

Other:

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Make the meatballs: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Form into tablespoon-size balls and place on one side of the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the meatballs: Bake the meatballs along with the broccoli tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  4. Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, combine the vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Combine meatballs and sauce: Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet of sauce and toss until coated.
  6. Serve: Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the broccoli on the side.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
  • For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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Keywords: Mongolian Meatballs, Meatball recipe, Asian meatballs

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