Description
30-Minute Mongolian Beef Meatballs are a quick and flavorful dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. These tender meatballs are infused with the aromatic essence of ginger and garlic, enveloped in a glossy sauce that brings a delightful tanginess to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, they can be served over rice or stuffed in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. Get ready to enjoy a delicious meal in just half an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and soy sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and rice vinegar until smooth. Pour this sauce over the meatballs.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg