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Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs

These Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs feature tender beef meatballs coated in a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced green onions (white only) keep greens for serving
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef

Mongolian Sauce

  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.333 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.125 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Mix together until totally combined.
  • Add the ground beef and mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs using 1 ½ tablespoons of mix per meatball. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In a large skillet, heat the sauce ingredients (except sesame seeds) over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Allow the sauce to simmer.
  • When the meatballs are cooked, add them to the skillet and toss them in the sauce to coat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Consider doubling the batch of sauce for a party and storing in a slow cooker. The sauce thickens as it sits, so you may need to add water to achieve the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
Keyword appetizer, meatballs, Mongolian beef, sticky sauce
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