🥢 Mongolian Beef Meatballs – Juicy, Saucy & Easy to Make
Mongolian Beef Meatballs
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: Chinese, AmericanServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
460
kcalThese Mongolian Beef Meatballs are tender, saucy, and bursting with bold flavor! 🥢🥩 A fun twist on a takeout classic — perfect for meal prep, appetizers, or dinner.
✅ Juicy meatballs coated in sweet and savory Mongolian sauce
✅ Bakes in the oven with a quick stovetop glaze
✅ Great over rice, noodles, or as party bites
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Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
2 tsp fresh garlic (cloves), minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Optional: white rice, sesame seeds, or green onions for garnish
Directions
- Make the Meatballs:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Roll into 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. - Bake:
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until fully cooked through. - Make the Sauce:
In a skillet, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. - Coat the Meatballs:
Add cooked meatballs to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. - Serve:
Plate over rice, noodles, or serve with toothpicks as an appetizer. Top with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- ✅ Make extra — they freeze well and reheat great
✅ Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner twist
✅ CLICK HERE to see which baking pan I recommend for easy cleanup