Easy Mongolian Meatballs
Easy Mongolian Meatballs are a delightful combination of tender meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sauce that will transport you back to comforting family meals. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce and let them simmer together for another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg