Description

These sticky Mongolian meatballs are packed with bold flavors, coated in a rich, savory-sweet sauce, and paired with crisp-tender broccoli. An easy weeknight meal ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped

For the Mongolian Sauce:

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

For the Broccoli:

2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Make the Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and green onions.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until cooked through.
Prepare the Mongolian Sauce
- In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat.
Cook the Broccoli
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli and salt, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Coat the Meatballs
- Add the baked meatballs to the saucepan with the Mongolian sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Plate the meatballs with broccoli on the side or over steamed rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Meal prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Gluten-free option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free breadcrumbs.