Description
Craving an easy dinner idea that brings takeout flavor home? These Sticky Mongolian Meatballs and Broccoli hit the mark. Juicy homemade meatballs are pan-seared and simmered in a sweet-savory Mongolian-style sauce, then tossed with vibrant broccoli for a full meal in one skillet. It’s quick enough for weeknights, bold enough to impress guests, and fits perfectly into your collection of easy recipes, dinner ideas, and food ideas. Serve it over rice or noodles and you’ve got a fast, healthy-ish meal that satisfies your craving for bold flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce (for meatballs)
1/2 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until combined.
2. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
5. Return all meatballs to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened and glossy, about 5–7 minutes.
6. Add broccoli to the skillet, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes until bright and tender.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Browning the meatballs adds depth, but don’t overcook them before simmering in the sauce to keep them juicy.
You can blanch the broccoli first if you prefer it extra tender before adding it to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy meatball recipe, Mongolian sauce, broccoli, food ideas