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Mongolian Meatballs Recipe

Mongolian Meatballs Recipe
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These Mongolian meatballs are a savory and sweet twist on a classic dish. Juicy meatballs are coated in a flavorful sauce and served with tender broccoli for a delicious meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, whisked with 1/2 cup water
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, green onions, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Form into tablespoon-size balls and place on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Toss the broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place on the other side of the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a large skillet, combine the vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, water, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch with water and add to the sauce. Cook until thickened.
  4. Coat the Meatballs: Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until the meatballs are coated.
  5. Serve: Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the broccoli on the side.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.

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