Name: Firecracker Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85% lean); 1 cup Jasmine rice; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 4 cloves minced garlic; 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger; 1/4 cup Sriracha or buffalo sauce; Fresh green beans; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil, or avocado oil); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed); 1/4 cup milk (any kind); 4 scallions (sliced and divided); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; Red chili flakes or Korean chili crunch to taste

Description

Firecracker Meatballs are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your dinner table. These juicy beef meatballs are infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, then drizzled with a spicy homemade firecracker sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Served over fluffy coconut rice and accompanied by crisp green beans, this one-pan meal not only offers a delightful combination of flavors but also makes for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these meatballs are sure to impress everyone with their bold taste and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
1 cup Jasmine rice
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
4 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup Sriracha or buffalo sauce
Fresh green beans
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil, or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
1/4 cup milk (any kind)
4 scallions (sliced and divided)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Red chili flakes or Korean chili crunch to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large sheet pan.
In a skillet, toast sesame oil and sesame seeds; add rinsed Jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Cook until liquid is absorbed.
In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with milk. After 5 minutes, mix in ground beef, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Form meatballs and place on one side of the sheet pan; add green beans on the other side with olive oil.
Bake for 14–16 minutes until meatballs reach 165°F.
While baking, mix firecracker sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Serve meatballs over coconut rice with green beans and drizzle sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed. Adjust spice levels according to your preference by modifying the amount of Sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes.