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Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli

Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli in 30 Minutes

Enjoy Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli, a quick and flavorful twist on a classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 4 stalks Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Broccoli
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, green onions, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs and broccoli in the oven for about 15 minutes until cooked through and tender.
  5. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a skillet and add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water, then add to sauce until thickened, then remove from heat.
  7. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
  8. Serve meatballs warm with broccoli, garnished with extra green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor. Experiment with different types of ground meat for variety.

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