Sticky Mongolian Meatballs & Broccoli: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Sticky Mongolian Meatballs & Broccoli is a seamless process if you follow these clear steps:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape Meatballs: Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
- Cook Broccoli: While the meatballs bake, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Combine: Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and broccoli, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meatballs nicely.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
These simple steps will help you create a flavorful and satisfying dish that will impress everyone at your table.