Firecracker Meatballs

Tender meatballs covered in a fiery sauce, these Firecracker Meatballs are full of flavor and perfect for people that like some spice! They are ready in 40 minutes, making them the perfect weeknight meal.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 470kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 green onion whites minced (save the green for serving)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt

Firecracker Sauce:

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha

For Serving:

Prepared rice
Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Gently mix (I think this is easiest to do with clean hands) until the mixture if fully mixed. Be careful to not overmix, as it will make the meatballs tough.
1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 3 green onion whites, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. (I like to use a spring loaded scoop, then use lightly wet hands to roll them into a ball.) Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Place the meatballs in the oven and cook until browned and cooked through, turning as needed, about 15-18 minutes.
While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl and stir to combine.
6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2/3 cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha
When the meatballs are done, let them sit for a minute or two, then transfer to a large bowl. Add half of the firecracker sauce and gently stir to combine.
Serve the meatballs over rice, passing the rest of the firecracker sauce for topping. Top each portion with sliced green onion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
Prepared rice, Sliced green onions, Toasted sesame seeds

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information is for meatballs and sauce only, it does not include rice or any toppings.

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