Ingredients
– For the Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
– 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
– 1 egg
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon ginger powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– For the Sauce:
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon minced ginger
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
– For the Broccoli:
– 2 cups broccoli florets
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
5. Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer.
6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
7. Cook the Broccoli: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add broccoli and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Combine: Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the thickened sauce until evenly coated.
9. Serve: Plate the meatballs alongside sautéed broccoli for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g