Spicy Sriracha Beef Meatballs (Printable)
Juicy beef meatballs with spicy Sriracha glaze and toasted sesame seeds, ideal for an appetizer or main course.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
06 - 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
09 - 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Glaze & Topping
12 - 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
13 - 2 tbsp honey
14 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
15 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 1 tsp sesame oil
17 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh scallions
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overwork.
03 - Shape the mixture into 20 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Heat over medium and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove meatballs from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the glaze over the meatballs and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and, if desired, chopped scallions. Serve hot, as an appetizer or with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The perfect balance of heat and sweet that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- These freeze beautifully so you can always have an impressive appetizer ready
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- Mixing the meat too much makes tough rubbery meatballs, so stop as soon as everything is combined
- The glaze thickens quickly once removed from heat, so coat the meatballs immediately while it is still fluid
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatballs that cook evenly and look professional
- For gluten free, swap breadcrumbs for almond meal and use tamari instead of soy sauce