Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cupBreadcrumb
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, whisk together remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
- Transfer baked meatballs to a skillet, pour sauce over, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until glossy and coated.
- Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For air fryer: cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Double the sauce for extra saucy meatballs or use as a dip.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs + 1/2 cup rice (approx)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
