Description
Ready in under 40 minutes, Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli is a bold, flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining. Juicy meatballs coated in a sweet-and-savory Mongolian sauce sit beside crisp-tender broccoli, making this dish a wholesome, balanced choice. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or a healthy protein-packed option, this recipe checks all the boxes with minimal fuss and maximum taste.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Pinch of salt
Optional: drizzle of sesame oil
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or light oil.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Form into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place them spaced apart on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked and golden.
5. While baking, steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender.
6. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on medium heat.
7. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens and turns glossy.
8. Add baked meatballs to sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
9. Serve meatballs over steamed broccoli, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
Use ground beef with a bit of fat (80/20) for moist, juicy meatballs.
You can make the Mongolian sauce ahead and refrigerate for 2–3 days.
Want extra flavor? Double the sauce and drizzle over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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