The Perfect Saucy Asian Meatballs Appetizer
These are savory and saucy Asian meatballs that make the perfect party!
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 2 pounds meatloaf mix - equal parts beef, veal and pork or ground beef
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon ginger - ground
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons garlic - minced
½ cup green onions (scallions or green shallots) - chopped (plus a little extra for garnish)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds - (Optional) for garnish
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 cup Hoisin sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar- 2 cloves garlic - minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger - ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with foil.
- In a large bowl, mix the meat, sesame oil, panko, ginger, eggs, garlic and scallions.
- Roll meat into 1-1/2 inch wide balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- While in the oven, make the sauce: whisk together the hoisin, rice vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve warm (2 options): Place a toothpick in each meatball, dip in the sauce and sprinkle meatballs with sesame seeds and scallions. This makes a nice presentation on a serving tray. Or, place meatballs in a large bowl and toss with the sauce (for me, I brought this dish to a party, so I mixed them in a crockpot); sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
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