Some days it seems like winter is over, then out of no where Mother Nature is like.. just playinnn’, here’s some more cold! The mix in weather leaves me wanting to cook outside, then finding the need to stay indoors, which makes easy meals like these Asian Glazed Meatballs a great solution.
I borrowed a little of the flavor from my favorite Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers and served them over this tasty coconut rice for a mouth watering combination. Despite having a handful of ingredients, these came together super quick and make an amazing, healthy meal.
These also passed one of my favorite tests beautifully which is.. “how does this reheat for leftovers”, which makes them a real home run. I made these with ground turkey for the health factor, but they would be so delicious with pork, beef, or some combination of the three.
All these fresh ingredients left me wanting for my garden again, I can’t wait for spring and all the deliciousness and grilling it is sure to bring. But until then, these meatball will help get me through! What are you most looking forward to grilling this Spring?
Asian Glazed Meatballs {Gluten Free Option}
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground meat of choice (I used Turkey, pork or beef would also be perfect)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs (gluten free option)
- 2 Tablespoons shredded carrot
- 2 Tablespoons green onion
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon minced garli
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce (or Tamari)
- 1/2 Tablespoon grated ginger
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- ~ 1 Tablespoon oil
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce (gluten free if needed)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using your hands, gently mix all meatball ingredients except oil to combine.
- Form into evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat oil in large pan over medium high heat. Brown meatballs on all sized in prepared pan, then reduce heat and continue to cook until cooked through,
- While meatballs are cooking combine sauce ingredients, mixing to combine. Pour into small saucepan and cook over medium heat for several minutes until thickened to form glaze.
- When meatballs are done, glaze with prepared sauce. If desired place meatballs onto lightly greased cookie sheet, glaze, and place into hot oven (~350º) to make extra sticky.
- Serve over rice if desired.
Source: See Brooke Cook Original
