Description
A Cozy recipe for Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and form into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Place the meatballs and broccoli florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened to a syrupy consistency.
- Drizzle this luscious sauce over the meatballs and broccoli, ensuring everything is coated beautifully.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the sticky meatballs and broccoli over a steaming bed of rice or noodles.
Notes
Prep the meatballs ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freeze for longer storage. Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg