Mongolian Meatballs
These Mongolian Meatballs combine tender beef meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory soy-ginger sauce for a deliciously satisfying Asian-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, grated ginger, green onions, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and hoisin sauce; stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken. Cook for 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Add baked meatballs into the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or garnish with sliced fresh chili for some heat.
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