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30-minute Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Savory 30-Minute Mongolian Beef Meatballs You'll Crave

These 30-minute Mongolian Beef Meatballs are a flavorful and quick dinner option that will impress your loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers/panko
  • 2 pieces green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated or ground
  • 1 piece egg or flax egg for vegan option
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch gluten-free option available
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice or brown rice/quinoa
  • 2 cups broccoli steamed or sautéed
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 pieces green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Roll portions of the meat mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a plate.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Add meatballs in a single layer and sear for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return the meatballs to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Steam or sauté broccoli until bright green and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Serve cooked rice topped with meatballs and broccoli on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing meat to prevent tough texture. Adjust sauce balance by simmering meatballs briefly in the sauce for flavor.

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