Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs
Delicious and easy meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 pieces green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 cups broccoli florets
For Serving
- As needed servings Rice or noodles For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the broccoli florets around the meatballs.
Cooking
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Brush the sauce over the meatballs and broccoli.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender.
Serving
- Serve these meatballs hot over a bed of rice or noodles.
- Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
Make sure your meatballs are evenly sized for even cooking. For a crispy texture, broil the meatballs for a few minutes at the end of baking. Feel free to experiment with vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas!