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Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs

Firecracker Meatballs

with Roasted Green Beans & Cauliflower Rice

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on July 27, 2022

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

Tags:
Spicy
Allergens:
Eggs
Milk
Soy
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total Time40 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit

Scallions

1 thumb

Ginger

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

2 teaspoon

Honey

2 tablespoon

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

1 teaspoon

Sriracha

½ cup

Jasmine Rice

10 ounce

Ground Beef

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

6 ounce

Green Beans

12 ounce

Riced Cauliflower

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories670 kcal
Fat43 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate36 g
Sugar16 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein33 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium1850 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 (middle and top positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry 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, soy sauce, and Sriracha to taste. Set aside.

Cook Rice
3

• In a small pot, combine rice, 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 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.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice (no need to drain), a big pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and any excess liquid has absorbed, 6-8 minutes. (Save jasmine rice for another use.)

Form Meatballs
4

• While rice cooks, in a second large bowl, combine beef*, panko, scallion whites, ginger, salt (we used 3⁄4 tsp; 1 1⁄2 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. • Form into 10-12 1 1⁄2-inch meatballs (20- 24 for 4).

Roast
5

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

Finish & Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper. • Carefully add meatballs to bowl with sauce; toss to coat. • Divide rice between bowls or plates. Top with meatballs and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Serve green beans on the side. Garnish with scallion greens.

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