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These Sweet and Spicy Asian Meatballs are loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a game day snack!

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These Sweet and Spicy Asian Meatballs are loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a game day snack!
4.50 from 58 ratings

Ingredients
 

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ¼ cup sweet chili garlic sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced or grated ginger
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, ( I used gluten free)

Sweet and Spicy Sauce Ingredients

Instructions
 

Baked Meatball Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients until well combined.
  • When the mixture is combined, roll it into uniform balls about the size of a golf ball and place on a baking sheet
  • Bake the meatballs for 18-22 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and set aside.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan, combine the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic over low heat. When the mixture begins to simmer, add the cornstarch and water mixture, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and stir. The mixture will thicken as it warms.
  • Serve immediately with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Stovetop Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Using tongs, place the meatballs in the skillet. Cook on each side for 5-6 minutes (don't let them burn; turn the skillet down if needed) until golden brown.
  • When the meatballs are completely cooked use tongs to remove the meatballs from the skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Drain any grease from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet combine the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic over low heat. When the mixture begins to simmer, add the cornstarch and water mixture, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and stir. The mixture will thicken as it warms.

Notes

*A slurry combines Cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. This is then added to the sauce to thicken it. This is a simple method used to thicken the liquid. 
Serving: 5 meatballs, Calories: 470kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 123mg, Sodium: 882mg, Potassium: 393mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 216IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 2mg
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