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Mongolian Meatballs

Mongolian Meatballs That Bring Sweet Savory Bliss Home

Mongolian meatballs are a quick and delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for transforming weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef a fattier blend ensures juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine can substitute dry sherry
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce provides umami and saltiness
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes adds a hint of heat
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar sweetens meatballs and sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger for meatballs, grated
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger for sauce, grated
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs binds the mixture
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binding agent
  • 4 stalks Green Onions chopped; plus 1 for garnish
For the Sauce
  • cup Water adjusts sauce consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch for slurry to thicken sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Canola Oil for cooking meatballs

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mongolian Meatballs
  1. Combine ground beef, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili flakes, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Mix until sticky, 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate breadcrumbs, beaten egg, and chopped green onions into the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
  3. Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. Repeat to make approximately 24 meatballs.
  4. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook for 7-10 minutes until browned, flipping occasionally.
  5. Reduce heat, push meatballs aside, and combine water, ginger, and remaining brown sugar in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Add to the skillet and stir to combine, cooking until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with reserved sliced green onions. Serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are meal prep-friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.

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