Asian Meatballs Recipe

Try this delicious Asian Meatball recipe, a perfect blend of ground beef, herbs, and spices with a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a family weeknight dinner or as an appetizer. Learn how to freeze and store for later. Get the recipe now!"

Prep Time 15

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Ingredients

2 lb ground beef
2 eggs
¼ cup packed herbs (parsley and cilantro)
3 Tbsp chopped scallions
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp coconut aminos
¼ tsp ginger
¼ tsp Chinese five spice
1 Tbsp salt
1 cup apricot preserves (no sugar added)
1 cup water
½ cup coconut aminos
2 Tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 Tbs mustard
1 tsp salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, herbs, scallions, garlic, coconut aminos, ginger, Chinese five spice, and salt until well combined.
Form small patties with the meatball mixture.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Fry the patties until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
While the patties are cooking, prepare the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and cooking over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Once the patties are cooked, pour the sauce over them and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.

Notes

These meatballs can be served as a main dish for dinner or as a smaller appetizer. If you don't want to fry the meatballs, you can also bake them in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 375°F. For a healthier option, look for a sugar-free apricot jam to use in the sauce. Serve these delicious meatballs over mashed potatoes or rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.

*Note: Chinese Five Spice is a blend of five different spices, typically including cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloves, and Szechuan peppercorns. It adds a delicious depth of flavor to the meatballs and can be found in most grocery stores or online.

Freezing and Storing Instructions:

These Asian Meatballs freeze well, and you can store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. To defrost, place the meatballs in the refrigerator overnight and then bake them in the oven at 300°F until fully defrosted and heated through. Make sure to fully cover the meatballs with foil to keep them from drying out.