Firecracker Meatballs
Experience the explosive taste of Asian-inspired Firecracker Meatballs, a delectable dish of tender meatballs in a spicy and sweet sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Beef Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 bunch Green onion (white parts), chopped
Firecracker Sauce
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoon light mayo
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Serving
- white rice
- broccoli
- bunch Green onion (green parts)
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Set the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the ground beef, Panko breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped green onion (white parts) to a large mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.
- Roll the meat mixture into about 2 tablespoon sized meatballs. You should be able to make 12 meatballs. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the firecracker sauce. Add the buffalo sauce, honey, light mayo, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger to another mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and add to the firecracker sauce. Toss carefully and thoroughly to combine.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve firecracker meatballs with white rice and veggies. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
These meatballs are perfect for a quick dinner and can be served with various side dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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