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Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Juicy, flavorful meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight or get-together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 piece egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
For Serving
  • Cooked rice or noodles For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  3. Place meatballs and broccoli on a baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. In a small saucepan, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened.
  2. Toss meatballs and broccoli with the sauce.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

For a pop of color, garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions. Don't skip the cornstarch for a glossy finish!