Firecracker Meatballs
A homemade version of Hello Fresh firecracker meatballs made with tender, juicy meatballs tossed in a creamy, sweet, savory, and spicy sauce. No meal service needed!
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef (could sub with half ground pork)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 thumb grated ginger
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 large egg, ¼ cup panko crumbs, ¼ cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 thumb grated ginger, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Form meatballs: Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat mixture. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown.
- Firecracker sauce: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 2 teaspoons sriracha. Set aside.
- Combine: Carefully add meatballs and sauce in serving bowl; toss to coat. Serve over rice, if desired.
Notes
How to fry meatballs:
Fry meatballs in a pan with 2 Tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Flip every few minutes to prevent burning.
Substitutes:
- You can use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder if you do not have fresh garlic and onions.
- A thumb of ginger is approximately one inch or use 1 Tablespoon ginger paste.
- If I have pork on hand, I like to use 1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork. It creates juicier meatballs. You can also do half ground beef and half ground turkey to cut back on fat.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 Meatballs, Calories: 478kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 136mg, Sodium: 1121mg, Potassium: 396mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 162IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
