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Easy Mongolian Meatballs: A Simple Recipe You’ll Love!

A simple and delicious recipe for Mongolian meatballs that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions plus extra for garnish
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, egg, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, vegetable oil, and water. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding a splash of sesame oil to the sauce.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce or mix some into the meatball mixture.

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