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Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Mongolian Beef Meatballs

This spin on the classic takeout dish is such a fun meal that everyone in the family will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mongolian
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 468 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Mason jar

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (ginger powder)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • a little bit black pepper
  • sliced green onions optional garnish
  • sesame seeds optional garnish

For the sauce

  • cup soy sauce
  • cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , minced
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder equal amount of cornstarch also works

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350.
  • Add all the meatball ingredients into a bowl and mix with your hands until combined.
  • Measure out your meatballs (I use a cookie scoop) and then roll each meatball into a ball with your hands until smooth.
  • Set your meatballs aside as you roll them. Once they are all formed, heat a large skillet over medium high heat with a high heat oil.
  • When hot, sear your meatballs in batches on both sides and then place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, add all your sauce ingredients except the arrowroot powder to a mason jar or bowl and shake/whisk to combine.
  • Turn the same pan you cooked your meatballs in to medium heat and add your sauce.
  • Bring to a simmer and let cook for 3-5 minutes until the garlic and ginger have softened.
  • In a small bowl, make a slurry with the arrowroot powder + a bit of water and add to your sauce.
  • Cook until thickened to your desired consistency and then set aside.
  • When your meatballs come out of the oven, add them to the sauce and stir until the meatballs are all coated in the sauce.
  • Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions and serve over rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 6meatballsCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1634mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
Keyword beef, easy recipe, family meal, meatballs, Mongolian Beef Meatballs, takeout
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