Ingredients for Asian Inspired Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup crushed crackers
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Molasses (not specified in recipe)
- rice (for serving)
- steamed Asian vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.) (for serving)
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How to Make Asian Inspired Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, thoroughly combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup crushed crackers, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
- Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Stir the sauce mixture until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs in the baking pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately over rice with your favorite steamed Asian vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
88 g
Sugar
349g
Fat
39g
Carbs
34g