Spicy Sriracha Beef Meatballs (Printable version)
Tender beef meatballs infused with garlic, ginger, and a spicy sriracha glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1 egg, lightly beaten
09 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Sauce
12 - 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons honey
14 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
→ For Garnish
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, onion, sriracha, soy sauce, cilantro, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork.
03 - Shape the mixture into 20 small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring, until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
06 - Remove meatballs from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the hot sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat.
07 - Arrange meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and extra cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy glaze creates an addictive flavor that keeps people reaching for just one more
- They come together quickly but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Overworking the meat mixture makes tough meatballs, so mix just until combined
- Let the sauce cool for a minute before tossing, or it will slide right off the meatballs
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before shaping the meatballs to prevent sticking
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their natural oils