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Mongolian Meatballs

Delicious Mongolian Meatballs in Sweet Savory Sauce

These Mongolian Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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 or ground turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated, fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated, fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with flax egg
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water adjust based on thickness preference
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Slurry can substitute with arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mongolian Meatballs
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili flakes, brown sugar, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Mix until well incorporated.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, egg, and chopped green onions to the mixture. Combine thoroughly until cohesive.
  3. Form the mixture into about 24 meatballs, roughly 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil. Brown the meatballs for about 6-8 minutes, turning them for even cooking.
  5. Remove excess fat from the skillet, then add the sauce mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm over rice or preferred sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to meal prep these meatballs for a quick dinner option later. They can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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