Description
Deliciously spicy and comforting meatballs with a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Arrange the meatballs on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix hoisin and sweet chili sauce, then heat gently in a saucepan and set aside.
- Toss meatballs in the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. These meatballs freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meatballs, firecracker, appetizer, savory, spicy