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Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli

Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli, a quick and flavorful dish ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated; ginger paste is an alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Water or broth for more flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mix with water before adding
Seasonings and Garnishes
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then form into meatballs and place on one half of the baking sheet.
  3. On the other half, place broccoli, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss and arrange in a single layer.
  4. Bake for about 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked and the broccoli is tender.
  5. In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and vinegar. Cook for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water and add to sauce, stirring until it thickens.
  7. Combine cooked meatballs with the sauce, tossing to coat.
  8. Serve the meatballs and broccoli over rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep the baking sheet lined for easy cleanup and monitor the sauce while it thickens to prevent burning.

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