Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli
A quick and delicious recipe that's perfect for a family dinner. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking tray
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 frying pan or skillet
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 basting brush (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups broccoli florets About 150g.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sticky sauce. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and sesame oil. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this mixture to the sauce and stir continuously until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In the last 5 minutes of meatballs baking, steam or sauté the broccoli in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper until bright green and tender.
- Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the sticky sauce until well coated.
- Serve the meatballs over the broccoli, drizzling any extra sauce on top.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, you can substitute ground meat with plant-based meat alternatives.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar and honey according to your taste.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.