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sesame ginger meatballs
Main Course, Main Dishes

Sesame-Ginger Meatballs

These ultra-tender sesame-ginger meatballs are made with a combination of ground pork and chicken, fresh garlic, ginger, and herbs in a sticky ginger-garlic-sesame sauce. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb lean ground pork (90/10)
  • 1 lb ground chicken (93/7)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 scallion stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspsoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

  • Combine all the meatball ingredients together in a mixing bowl and mix gently by hand until well-mixed.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the meatballs evenly and then use roll by hand into smooth balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Adjust the oven racks so that one rack is closer to the broiler. Set the broiler on high and place the meatballs under the broiler. Broil for 8 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  • While the meatballs cook, combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour them into a large nonstick skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, until thick.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer another 6-8 minutes, tossing to coat the meatballs in the sauce. Serve over steamed rice.