Description
Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli deliver a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any dinner gathering. Juicy meatballs, coated in a luscious sticky sauce, pair beautifully with vibrant, crisp-tender broccoli. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, promising to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place on the baking sheet.
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Drizzle half over the meatballs.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and cooked through.
- Steam or sauté broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp (about 5 minutes). Serve meatballs with broccoli drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg