Sticky Garlic Sesame Meatballs
Try these mouthwatering garlic sesame meatballs - quick, easy, and packed with Asian flavors. In 30 minutes, you'll have a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground meat like beef, pork or chicken
- 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions dark green parts
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
Sauce
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha using more or less to taste
- 1 tsp corn starch
- ¼ cup water
Also
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 scallions cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- steamed rice for serving
- sesame seeds for serving
- toasted peanuts for serving
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
- Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl. Mix until just combined, using your hands. Coat your hands with water and roll the meat into 2 tablespoon-size balls. Will make about 20 meatballs. Set aside.
- Boil rice according to package directions.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and reduces by about 1/3. Add scallions, cook for 1 minute more.
- Divide the meatballs and sauce over bowls with rice, top with additional green onions, sesame seeds and toasted peanuts. Serve with a crispy cucumber salad. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 2321mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
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