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Mongolian Meatballs
Mongolian Meatballs
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Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these irresistible Mongolian Meatballs. Juicy beef meatballs infused with fresh ginger and garlic are baked to perfection alongside crisp broccoli, then bathed in a rich, glossy sauce featuring the classic flavors of soy, brown sugar, and aromatics. This crowd-pleasing dish delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort – perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something special but time is short. Serve over steaming rice for a complete meal that's sure to become a family favorite! - Claude
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
4 green onions, finely chopped, plus more for serving
2-inch fresh ginger, grated (or 2 Tbsp. ginger paste)
6 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 Tablespoon olive oil
 
Sauce:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar

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4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons ginger, minced
⅔ cup water
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons cornstarch whisked with 1/2 cup water
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
 
To Garnish:
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Add the ground beef, green onions, ginger, and garlic to a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix until just combined.
Roll into tablespoon-size balls, placing them on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
Add the broccoli to the other side of the baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
 
For the sauce:
In a large skillet add the oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, rice wine vinegar and red pepper flakes.
Stir and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
Whisk together cornstarch with 1/2 cup water and add to your sauce.
Continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat.
 
Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet of sauce and toss until the sauce coats the meatballs.
Serve the meatballs and remaining sauce over bowls of rice topped with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the broccoli on the side.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 485; Total Fat: 22g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 1590mg; Total Carbohydrates: 42g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 35g); Protein: 31g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: beef, meatballs, asian, mongolian, broccoli, sauce
🗂️ Categories: 🥡 Asian Food, 🥩 Beef, 🍔 Ground Beef
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Mongolian Meatballs was added on May 03, 2025 and last updated on May 03, 2025.
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