Mongolian Meatballs
Deliciously tender Mongolian Meatballs glazed in a savory, sweet soy-based sauce, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, green onions, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, water, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the meatballs to cook through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve Mongolian Meatballs over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal, or enjoy them as a party appetizer with toothpicks.
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