Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- For sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and pepper until just combined. Roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through, ~2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, whisk all sauce ingredients until combined. Bring to a simmer, then return meatballs to the pan. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens and coats meatballs.
- Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For air fryer: Cook meatballs at 375°F for 12–14 mins, shaking halfway. Glaze with sauce in skillet afterward.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for lighter option.
- Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs + 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
