Description

Savory, sweet, and packed with bold flavors, these Sticky Mongolian Meatballs are coated in a rich soy-based glaze and served alongside roasted broccoli. This easy, one-pan meal is perfect for weeknights and sure to satisfy your takeout cravings!

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs & Broccoli:

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
Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the Sticky Mongolian Sauce:

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons ginger (minced)
⅔ cup water
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons cornstarch (whisked with ½ cup water)

To Garnish:

3 green onions (thinly sliced)
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Prepare & Bake the Meatballs and Broccoli

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and mix until just combined (avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender).
Roll into tablespoon-sized meatballs and place on one side of the baking sheet.
On the other side, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.

2. Make the Sticky Mongolian Sauce

While the meatballs and broccoli are baking, heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
Stir and simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
Whisk together 2 Tbsp. cornstarch with ½ cup water, then stir into the sauce.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

3. Coat the Meatballs in Sauce

Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

4. Serve & Garnish

Serve meatballs and sauce over rice, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the roasted broccoli on the side.

Notes

Adjusting the Heat: Want it spicier? Add an extra ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a splash of Sriracha.
For a Richer Flavor: Stir in a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil at the end.
Make It Lighter: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
Extra Sauce? Double the sauce ingredients if you like extra sauce for drizzling over rice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking & Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 35g
Trans Fat: 4g