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meatballs in a brown sauce on a plate with sesame seeds and green onions
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STICKY ASIAN MEATBALL RECIPE

Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Asian meatballs, smothered in a sticky, sweet, and savoury sauce that’s sure to be a hit at any meal. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavour, this easy recipe is a game-changer for your weeknight dinner routine!
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main meal, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword appetizer, asian meatballs, Beef, beef meatballs, beef recipes, ground beef, Meatball, Meatballs, sticky asian meatballs, sticky meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 15 Meatballs
Calories 187kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • ¼ cup Green Onions chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds for garnish

FOR THE STICKY SAUCE

  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup Hoisin Sauce
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp Water (slurry)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional, for a bit of heat

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, chopped onion, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, but do not overwork the mixture.
    raw ground beef mixture with minced garlic and onion in a bowl
  • Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
    hand holding a raw meatball over a parchment lined baking sheet with 3 more
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
    raw meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and nicely browned.
    cooked meatballs on a tray
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
    minced garlic, chili flakes and brown liquid in a cast iron skillet
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
    thick brown liquid bubbling in a cast iron skillet
  • Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
    brown liquid boiling in a cast iron skillet
  • Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the skillet with the sauce. Use tongs to gently turn and coat them on all sides. Alternatively, you can transfer them to a large bowl and pour the sticky sauce over the meatballs, gently tossing to coat them evenly.
    sticky meatballs in a cast iron skillet
  • Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
    sticky asian meatballs with sesame seeds and green onions on a plate

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Meatball | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg