Spicy Sriracha Beef Meatballs (Print View)
Juicy beef balls infused with garlic and ginger, glazed with spicy-sweet sriracha sauce and sesame seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
06 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1 egg, lightly beaten
09 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
13 - 2 tbsp honey
14 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
15 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
→ For Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, onion, sriracha, soy sauce, cilantro, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork.
03 - Shape the mixture into 20 small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring, until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
06 - Remove meatballs from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the hot sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat.
07 - Arrange meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and extra cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy glaze creates this incredible sticky coating that makes them impossible to stop eating
- They come together in under 45 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
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- Don't skip the step of toasting your sesame seeds first because it makes such a huge difference in the final flavor
- The glaze thickens quickly once it starts bubbling, so keep a close eye on it or it can become too sticky
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- Use wet hands when shaping the meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking to your palms
- For extra crispy meatballs, broil them for the last 2 minutes of cooking time