MONGOLIAN MEATBALLS WITH THE BEST HOMEMADE MONGOLIAN SAUCE | BEST ASIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Panko breadcrumbs, egg, low sodium soy sauce, Shaoxing cooking wine, minced garlic, minced ginger, and salt and pepper.

Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.

While meatballs are baking, prepare the Mongolian glaze by combining sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, low sodium soy sauce, water, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper in a saucepan.

Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Remove the meatballs from the oven and toss them in the glaze until well coated.

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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