30-Minute Mongolian Beef Meatballs for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A quick and delicious recipe for Mongolian beef meatballs that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- In a skillet, combine the baked meatballs with the slurry and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
- These meatballs can be served with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers to the skillet for added flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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