Description
Experience the delightful aroma and rich flavors of 30-Minute Mongolian Beef Meatballs. These succulent, juicy meatballs are simmered in a mouthwatering sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish combines simplicity and bold flavors for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 inch in diameter and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour over the browned meatballs in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Garnish with extra green onions if desired and serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg