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Sticky Hoisin Meatballs with Scallion Sauce

Sticky Hoisin Meatballs with Scallion Sauce

A delicious recipe for Sticky Hoisin Meatballs with Scallion Sauce that transforms a regular weeknight dinner into something extraordinary.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Pork or Beef or substitute ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs or ground oats for gluten-free version
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce for meatballs
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger
  • 1 large Egg acts as binder
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
For the Scallion Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Finely Chopped Scallions
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar for glaze
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar for scallion sauce
  • 1 tbsp Water to adjust glaze consistency
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground meat, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, then form into 16-20 meatballs.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown them for 7-10 minutes until golden on all sides.
  3. In the same skillet, combine ½ cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water. Stir for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
  4. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, rolling them in the glaze to coat. Cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes.
  5. Whisk together ¼ cup scallions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl for the scallion sauce.
  6. Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter, drizzle with scallion sauce and garnish with additional chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing meatball mixture and monitor cooking temperature to ensure safety and perfect texture.

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