Description
These Sticky Mongolian Meatballs are juicy, saucy, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Nestled on a bed of tender steamed broccoli and finished with a glossy, sweet-savory Mongolian glaze, this dish makes for an irresistible dinner or party-worthy appetizer.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce (for meatball mix)
1/2 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (for sauce)
1 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
2 tbsp green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce until just combined.
2. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.
4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
5. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy.
6. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes, coating them in the sauce until cooked through.
7. Steam broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender.
8. Serve meatballs over broccoli, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For even cooking, avoid overmixing the meat mixture—just mix until combined.
If you want more heat, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
To meal-prep, double the batch and freeze half of the cooked meatballs for a future quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Mongolian meatballs, broccoli, sticky meatballs, weeknight dinner