Description
A delightful twist on traditional flavors, combining juicy beef with vibrant broccoli and a sweet-savory sauce for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, green onions, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Scatter the broccoli florets around the meatballs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and broccoli, ensuring even coating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender.
- Serve the meatballs over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, beef, Mongolian, quick dinner, weeknight meal