Asian Meatballs

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS:

• 2.24 lbs. (90% lean ground beef from Aldi)

• 2 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 cup Panko or breadcrumbs

• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

• 2 eggs

• 3 tsp. minced garlic

• 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions

• optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions

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ASIAN SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup hoisin sauce

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce

• 1 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 tsp. ground ginger

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400

• In a large bowl, mix together meatball ingredients until well-combined

• Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet or in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until meatballs are golden on the outside and no longer pink on the inside.

• While the meatballs are baking, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until blended

• Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently stir them until covered.