Zucchini Mongolian Meatballs
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl (for the meatballs)
- 1 small mixing bowl (for the sauce)
- 1 skillet
- 2 baking sheets
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt (And a little more to sprinkle on zucchini to draw out moisture. )
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil (to spray the pan)
For the Mongolian Sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and grated)
- 1/3 cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp Sriracha (or any Chili sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
Make the Meatballs.
- Wash and grate the zucchini. Sprinkle a little bit of salt over it and mix with your hands. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to draw out the moisture. Then, squeeze out the water. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400 ℉.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, and the seasonings listed above. Mix and knead with your hands to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Line the baking sheets with parchment paper and spray the parchment with oil. Spray oil on the meatball scoop or your hands to prevent sticking. Form 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet. Bake the meatballs at 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile start making the Mongolian sauce.
Make the Mongolian Sauce.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine grated garlic, ginger, honey or brown sugar, water, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, chili flakes, and cornstarch. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
Assemble.
- Once the Mongolian sauce has thickened, add the cooked meatballs to the sauce. Glaze the zucchini meatballs with the sauce. Garnish with chopped green onion and/or dried chilies. Serve with rice and vegetables. Enjoy!
Video
@stickyricethaikitchen Zucchini Mongolian Meatballs : Ingredients ⬇️ For the Zucchini Meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 tsp salt (And a little more to sprinkle on zucchini to draw out moisture. ) 1 tsp paprika (optional) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp chopped green onion 1 tbsp olive oil (to spray the pan) For the Mongolian Sauce 1 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated) 4 garlic cloves (peeled and grated) 1/3 cup honey (or brown sugar) 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp Sriracha (or any Chili sauce) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 tsp chili flakes Full recipe, tips, and measurements conversion: Click the link in my bio. #zucchini#summer2024#mongoliantiktok#meatballs#crunchysalad#asiandishes#asianfood#dinneridea#thaifusion#homemadefood#easyrecipe#simplerecipe#foryoupage#saucy
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