Firecracker Meatballs
This Firecracker Meatball recipe features tender meatballs in a spicy sauce, a simple recipe but full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, green onion whites, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Mix gently until just combined, don’t over mix.
- Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned on the outside.
- While the meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, soy sauce, and sriracha to make the firecracker sauce. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Toss cooked meatballs with the sauce or drizzle on top before serving.
- Garnish with reserved green onion greens and serve warm.
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Notes
- Don’t over mix: Gently combine the meatball mixture—overworking can make them tough.
- Uniform size: Roll meatballs about 1½ inches for even cooking. A cookie scoop helps keep them consistent.
- Separate green onions: Mix the whites into the meatballs for flavor, and save the greens for a fresh garnish.
- Check doneness: Meatballs are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Sauce thickness: If the sauce is too thick, whisk in 1–2 teaspoons of water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Adjust spice: Add more sriracha for heat, or reduce it for a milder flavor. A pinch of red pepper flakes works too.
- Serving ideas: Serve over white rice, fried rice, or noodles with a side of steamed veggies for a full meal.
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