Mongolian Meatballs
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
681 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Asian
Mongolian Meatballs
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When I’m craving something easy but packed with flavor, I go straight for this Mongolian Meatballs recipe. They’re sweet, sticky, and have just a little spicy kick that I really enjoy. Made with beef and pork, they’re perfect for game day snacks, party platters, or a quick dinner over rice for the whole family.
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Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 3/4 cup panko or plain breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirim
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Mongolian sauce:
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- 1 green onion finely sliced
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Instructions
Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the meatball ingredients until well-combined.
- Spoon the meat mixture with a one tablespoon cookie scoop, shape it into balls, and arrange onto 2 large baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Sauce:
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add all the sauce ingredients to the pan and stir until well blended. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes.
Coat:
- When the meatballs have finished cooking, add half of them into the pan with the sauce and gently coat each meatball in the sauce.
- Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish and repeat with the remaining ones.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve with toothpicks or mini forks.
Notes
- A tip I always follow is letting the sauce simmer a little longer before adding the meatballs. This helps it get thicker and brings out more flavor. I just keep it on medium heat and stir it now and then until it looks a bit glossy and sticks to the spoon. It really makes the meatballs taste better.
- I always go with low sodium soy sauce since hoisin and oyster sauces already bring plenty of salt. It keeps the flavor balanced without being too salty.
- If I don’t have fresh garlic, I use 1 to 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. It still gives great flavor and saves time.
- When my week is busy, I grab a bag of frozen meatballs. It makes the recipe even easier and still tastes great once the sauce goes on.
- I like to spray my pan with olive oil spray so the parchment paper stays in place. It’s a small trick that makes things easier when I’m working fast.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so if it ends up too thick, I stir in a little water or beef broth. It helps bring it back to the perfect texture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
681kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
1592mg
(66%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
296IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1592mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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