Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for meatball mix)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until just combined.
- Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes, coating them in the sauce until cooked through.
- Steam broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender.
- Serve meatballs over broccoli, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For even cooking, avoid overmixing the meat mixture—just mix until combined.
- If you want more heat, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- To meal-prep, double the batch and freeze half of the cooked meatballs for a future quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg