Firecracker Meatballs

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 60 g Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 whole Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper
• 60 ml Sriracha sauce
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• ½ tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp Oil for cooking

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Roll mixture into 24-28 meatballs about the size of walnuts.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides. Transfer to a baking sheet.
5. Bake meatballs for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder to make the sauce.
7. Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving bowl and pour sauce over them. Toss gently to coat.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.