Mongolian Beef Meatballs
Savory and delicious Mongolian Beef Meatballs, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- medium pan
- large bowl
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder (tenderizes the meat)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon white or black pepper
For the Glaze
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon of water to make a slurry
- ¼ cup chopped green onions , plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the meatballs and mix thoroughly. Roll into 1-inch balls and set aside until the oven is preheated.
- Once preheated, place the meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes until cooked through.
- While the meatballs cook, you can make the sauce. Combine all ingredients except for the cornstarch in a medium pan over medium heat. Let this cook for 1-2 minutes so the garlic and ginger can flavor the sauce. Then, pour in the cornstarch slurry and let this cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Set aside.
- Once the meatballs are done cooking, you can stir them in with the sauce and let that glaze. Top with the extra green onion and sesame seeds and enjoy!
- Great for meal prep; consume within 3-4 days for best quality.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be paired with white rice, steamed broccoli, dry-fried beans, or cucumber salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 17.7gProtein: 37.6gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 2588mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9.2g
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