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Mongolian Glazed Meatballs

Ground beef meatballs cook in a skillet, then simmer briefly in a sweet soy sauce glaze with garlic, ginger, and green onions.

Typical price

$11.15for 4 servings

$2.79 per serving$11.15 for 4

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Mongolian Glazed Meatballs

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ChineseDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical2 lb$10.98Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical3 oz$0.42Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical0.5$0.38Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typicala little$0.08Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical1.25$1.36Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typicala little$0.10Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.72

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef mince
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 cup green onions
  • 1 pinch kosher salt (optional)
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp ground white pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion

Steps

  1. Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, two tablespoons soy sauce, shaoxing, one tablespoon garlic, one teaspoon ginger, one cup green onions, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs for 6 minutes, turning often.
  4. Add the remaining garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper to the skillet.
  5. Simmer the meatballs for 5 minutes, turning them until the glaze thickens and the centers reach 165 F.
  6. Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the remaining green onion.

Swaps

  • Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

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