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Baked Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Alex Snodgrass

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos I like Big Tree Farms Brand
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (from about 1/2-inch knob of ginger)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion, white and light green parts only

For the Sauce:

  • 1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoon arrowroot flour
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

For Serving:

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 thinly sliced green onions, green parts only

Instructions

Make the Meatballs:

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ and drizzle the oil in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground beef, egg, coconut aminos, arrowroot, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, and green onions. Using your hands, mix until the meat is just combined (try not to overwork the meat here).
  • Roll into 1½-inch round meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the oven until cooked through and lightly browned on the edges, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set aside until the meatballs are done.

Finish the Meatballs:

  • When the meatballs are browned and cooked through, remove them from the oven (but keep the oven on). Using tongs, carefully transfer the cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard the excess fat in the bottom of the baking dish and using a paper towel, gently wipe down the inside of the dish.
  • Place the cooked meatballs back into the dish and pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs. Transfer back into the oven and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and transfer meatballs to a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the meatballs and then garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 4mg