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Mongolian Meatballs

Irresistible Mongolian Meatballs for Quick Family Dinners

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Mongolian Meatballs, featuring a sweet-savory sauce that pleases the family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground chicken, pork, or turkey
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine (or Dry Sherry) or light white wine
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (grated) fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) or ginger paste
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers or panko
  • 1 Egg or flaxseed meal as vegan substitute
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (chopped) or chives/shallots
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Water to thin out the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or vegetable/avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili flakes, brown sugar, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Mix until sticky and well blended.
  2. Add the breadcrumbs, egg, and chopped green onions to the meat mixture. Stir until fully combined and form into 24 meatballs, about the size of a heaping tablespoon.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add canola oil, and once shimmering, add meatballs in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown, flipping carefully.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, remove excess fat, and pour the sauce mixture into the pan, coating each meatball. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Mix cornstarch with a splash of water and add to skillet, stirring continuously until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot over steamed rice or with veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure meatballs are browned thoroughly and remove excess fat before adding the sauce.

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