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Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli

Savory Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli in 30 Minutes

Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with these Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 2 pcs Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, green onions, ginger, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Shape into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
  3. Place meatballs on half of the baking sheet, arrange broccoli on the other half, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for approximately 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
  5. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and then mix in soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, water, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Whisk cornstarch with a splash of water until smooth, then add to the skillet, stirring constantly until thickened.
  7. Gently toss baked meatballs in the thickened sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve meatballs and broccoli over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For lower-carb options, substitute rice with cauliflower rice. Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.

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