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Mongolian Meatballs

Savory Mongolian Meatballs: Quick, Easy, and Deliciously Juicy

These Mongolian Meatballs offer a quick, easy, and deliciously juicy meal bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground chicken, pork, or turkey
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry, optional
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce use low-sodium for lighter option
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or coconut sugar, honey as substitutes
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger fresh grated or ground
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 Egg beaten, or substitute with flax egg
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped, chives can be used
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil or olive oil

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili flakes, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix thoroughly until sticky.
  2. With lightly greased hands, shape the mixture into 24 heaping tablespoon-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and sear for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Remove excess grease, whisk sauce ingredients together, pour into the skillet, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry, stir into the sauce, and cook for another minute until thickened.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or alongside vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs store well for meal prep and can be reheated quickly. Customize the protein and adjust seasoning to personal preference.

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