Easy Mongolian Meatballs
These Easy Mongolian Meatballs are a delightful blend of flavors, featuring tender meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or pork)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Add for extra heat.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a skillet or wok, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Mongolian meatballs over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
Serve these meatballs over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the sauce for extra nutrition.
Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness or spice in the sauce to suit your taste.