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sticky mongolian meatballs and broccoli

Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli: 5 Steps to Bliss

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This dish features sticky Mongolian meatballs paired with tender broccoli.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
  3. Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  6. In another pan, heat sesame oil and sauté broccoli until tender.
  7. Coat meatballs with the sauce and serve with broccoli.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by varying the brown sugar.
  • Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Serve over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: sticky mongolian meatballs, broccoli, meatballs, Asian cuisine