Mongolian Beef Meatballs

If you love the bold, savory-sweet flavors of Mongolian beef, you’re going to love them in meatball form. These Mongolian Beef Meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sticky garlic-soy glaze that’s totally addictive.

They make a great appetizer for parties, but they’re just as good over rice or noodles for a fast and flavorful dinner.

Helpful Tips

• Use a mix of ground beef with a little fat (80/20): It keeps the meatballs juicy and flavorful.
• Don’t skip the cornstarch in the sauce: It helps thicken the glaze so it clings to every bite.
• Bake the meatballs before saucing: This adds great texture and prevents them from falling apart in the pan.

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Mongolian Beef Meatballs

These Mongolian Beef Meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sticky garlic-soy glaze that’s totally addictive.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Servings 20 Meatballs

Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 4 green onions chopped
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or cooking wine
• 1/4 cup soy sauce plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic grated
• 3 teaspoon ginger grated (divided)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil.
• Mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, Shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 of the garlic and 1/2 of the ginger. Form 20 meatballs.
• Set the meatballs, spaced out, on the baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes, turning the meatballs over halfway through. When done, transfer to a bowl.
• Mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, the water, and the remaining garlic and ginger in a sauce pan. Heat over medium until bubbling. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and pour over the meatballs in the bowl. Toss to coat.
• You can skewer the meatballs, or serve them all in a bowl. Serve with sesame seeds and green onions as garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

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