Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs (Print-Friendly Format)
Savory beef meatballs and broccoli coated in a rich Mongolian-style sauce, served over fluffy rice or noodles.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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900 g ground beef
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4 green onions, finely chopped, plus extra for serving
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5 cm fresh ginger, grated or 2 tablespoons ginger paste
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6 garlic cloves, minced or grated
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
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1 head broccoli, cut into florets
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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240 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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200 g brown sugar
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons ginger, minced
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160 ml water
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons cornstarch, whisked with 120 ml water
→ Garnish
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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Sesame seeds
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 230°C. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
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Combine ground beef, green onions, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper. Gently mix until just integrated. Shape into tablespoon-sized balls and place on one side of the baking sheet.
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Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the other side of the baking sheet.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a simmer; cook for about 10 minutes.
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Whisk cornstarch with 120 ml water. Slowly add the mixture to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
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Add baked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce and toss to evenly coat.
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Distribute glazed meatballs with sauce over bowls of steamed rice or noodles. Top with extra green onions and sesame seeds. Arrange roasted broccoli on the side.
# Additional Information:
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Do not overmix the meat mixture to maintain tender meatballs.
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Sauce can be adjusted for heat by increasing red pepper flakes to preference.
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Rinse hands with cold water before rolling meatballs to prevent sticking.