Mongolian Meatballs
Mongolian Meatballs are tender, savory meatballs glazed in a rich, sweet soy sauce-based stir fry sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, egg, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, black pepper, and mix well.
- Form the mixture into 20 small meatballs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, grated ginger, and water. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve these meatballs over steamed rice or noodles and add steamed broccoli for a complete meal.