Saucy Asian Meatballs

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Saucy Asian Meatballs

Meatballs:
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
2 tsp sesame oil
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
3 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions

Asian Sauce:
1 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp ground ginger

optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together meatball ingredients until well-combined. Shape into 1 inch meatballs and place on  prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking time.

In a large skillet, combine all ingredients for the sauce. Heat through. Pour the sauce over the cooked meatballs. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve as an appetizer or serve as a main dish over rice.

Serves 8

Recipe adapted from Gimme Some Oven

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Two years ago: Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Three years ago: Chicken with Italian Dressing