Hoisin Asian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup Panko*
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 green onions (thinly sliced, plus more for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sesame oil, Panko, ginger, egg, garlic and green onion. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs.

3. 3

   Place meatballs onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until all sides are browned and meatballs are cooked through.

4. 4

   To make the hoisin sauce, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Serve meatballs immediately with hoisin sauce, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.