Ingredients
– For the Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
– 1 egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– For the Sauce:
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 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 simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
5. Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
6. Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
7. Cook the Broccoli: While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
8. Combine: Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce until fully coated.
9. Serve: Arrange the meatballs on a plate next to the sautéed broccoli.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g