Description

Get ready to crave dinner all over again with these Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli. Juicy, tender meatballs coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory Mongolian-style sauce rest atop perfectly steamed broccoli—creating the ultimate high-protein comfort dish that’s better than takeout. Whether you’re searching for a quick weeknight dinner, healthy lunch prep ideas, or flavor-packed dinner ideas that please both kids and adults, this easy recipe hits every note. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll return to again and again, perfect for food ideas when you’re short on time but big on taste.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce (for meat mixture)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup soy sauce (for glaze)

1 tablespoon grated ginger

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

3 cups broccoli florets

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)

2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.

2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.

3. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.

4. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.

5. In a saucepan, mix 1/3 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

6. Add cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) to the saucepan.

7. Simmer sauce over medium heat until thick and glossy.

8. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.

9. Steam or blanch broccoli until just tender (3–4 minutes).

10. Serve meatballs over broccoli, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Don’t overmix the meat mixture or the meatballs will turn dense instead of tender.

You can swap beef for ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a leaner version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked + Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 415
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg