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Easy Firecracker Meatballs

Easy Firecracker Meatballs

These easy Firecracker Meatballs are a delicious copycat recipe inspired by Hello Fresh, featuring flavorful beef meatballs and a tasty sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 598 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For The Firecracker Meatballs

  • 20 oz ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 2 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped
  • 3 scallions (green onions) white and green parts separated
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes

For The Firecracker Meatball Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 4 tablespoon sour cream
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the ground beef, half the sesame seeds, garlic, panko bread crumbs, ginger, parsley, scallion whites, 2 teaspoon soy sauce, salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon crushed chili flakes to a bowl.
  • Mix the beef mixture, then, using your hands, roll the meat into small balls, about 1 ½ inches in diameter. You should have enough to make roughly 20 meatballs.
  • Place the firecracker meatballs on the lined baking sheet, then place the sheet in the oven, on the top rack, and cook until the meatballs are fully cooked, about 15 minutes. (Flip them halfway through to get a nice even crust on both sides.)
  • While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce. Combine the mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, sour cream, and 2 teaspoon of soy sauce. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and toss them with the sauce, or serve the sauce on the side.
  • Serve meatballs with pita bread, over lettuce, with rice, or with a side of garlic green beans.

Notes

These Asian Meatballs are adapted slightly from and inspired by the popular Hello Fresh Firecracker Meatball Recipe. Make-ahead instructions and freezing instructions are also provided.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 598kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 29gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 5mg
Keyword appetizer, Asian-inspired, Easy Firecracker Meatballs, Hello Fresh Copycat, meatballs, quick meal
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