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Asian Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Meat
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 433 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 85/15
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix.
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  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or in a parchment-lined baking dish.
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  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the meatballs for 10 minutes or until they are cooked through.
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  • In a saucepan, combine hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and hot sauce to taste. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sauce simmers.
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  • Make a slurry with the water and cornstarch, then gradually whisk it into the sauce. Allow the sauce to thicken.
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  • Add the baked meatballs to the saucepan and gently toss them with the sauce until they are well coated.
  • Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 638mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Asian Meatballs
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