Firecracker Meatballs
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Firecracker Meatballs

Firecracker Meatballs

with Roasted Green Beans & Sesame Rice

This recipe is here to blow up everything you think you know about meatballs. All dramatics aside, these meatballs are truly game-changing thanks to a certain onomatopoeic sauce. What exactly is “firecracker,” you ask? Well, mystery asker, it’s a creamy, spicy, sweet, and savory (yes, all those things!) sauce so good, it’ll make your taste buds explode! Once the meatballs are baked, they’re tossed in the magical condiment, then plated atop sesame-seed-flecked rice along with crispy roasted green beans (AKA more things to dip in sauce). Don’t be surprised when you find yourself swiping up every last drop.

Tags:
Spicy
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Eggs
Milk
Soy
Wheat

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time40 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit

Scallions

1 thumb

Ginger

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains Eggs)

2 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains Milk)

2 teaspoon

Honey

2 tablespoon

Soy Sauce

(Contains Soy, Wheat)

1 teaspoon

Sriracha

1 tablespoon

Sesame Seeds

½ cup

Jasmine Rice

10 ounce

Ground Beef

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains Wheat)

6 ounce

Green Beans

1 teaspoon

Korean Chili Flakes

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 tablespoon

Vegetable Oil

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Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)3264 kJ
Calories780 kcal
Fat44 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate63 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein33 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium1510 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Bowl
Small pot
Baking Sheet

Instructions

Prep
1

Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Peel and mince ginger.

Make Firecracker Sauce
2

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, 2 tsp soy sauce (4 tsp for 4 servings; you’ll use the rest later), and sriracha to taste. Set aside.

Cook Rice
3

Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the sesame seeds (you’ll use the rest later); cook, stirring, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Form Meatballs
4

Meanwhile, in a second large bowl, combine beef, panko, ginger, scallion whites, remaining soy sauce, salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. Form into 10-12 (20-24 for 4) 1½-inch meatballs.

Roast Meatballs and Green Beans
5

Place meatballs on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet. On empty side of same sheet, toss green beans with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until meatballs are cooked through and green beans are browned and tender, 14-16 minutes. (For 4 servings, divide between 2 baking sheets; roast meatballs on middle rack and green beans on top rack.)

Finish and Serve
6

Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls or plates. Carefully add meatballs to bowl with sauce; toss to coat. Top rice with meatballs. Drizzle with any remaining sauce. Serve green beans to the side. Garnish with scallion greens, remaining sesame seeds, and chili flakes to taste.