Saucy Asian Meatballs

Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to make for a party? Your guests will love these saucy Asian meatballs!

They make a great party foods because they can easily be served on a tooth pick and eaten while standing. One of the best things about these meatballs is that they are ready in less then 30 minutes. 

These meatballs have an amazing flavor. Using both ground pork and ground beef keeps them tender and gives a nice richness to them. The dipping sauce is so tasty and has just a hint of sweetness from the honey that pairs well with the hoison garlic marinade.

Keep reading to find out how to make this sauce Asian meatballs recipe.

Ingredients for these Asian-style meatballs

To make these saucy sesame meatballs, you’ll need the following ingredients: 

For the meatballs

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (about 1 – 1 ½ inch piece)
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ cup thinly sliced green onions

For the sauce

• ⅔ cup hoisin garlic sauce
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of lite soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey

How to make these saucy sesame meatballs

One of the best things about this Asian meatball recipe is how easy it is to make! Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). 

Mix together all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Using clean hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.

Place them on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat and bake for 10-12 minutes. You’ll know that the meatballs are done when they are no longer pink inside.

To make the sauce, combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the warm meatballs and gently stir until the meatballs are coated with the sauce.

The meatballs have a delightfully flavorful taste and the sauce gives them an extra boost. Just skewer them for easy serving. Your guests will think you spent all day making them.

They are easy to make ahead of time, which is great for entertaining. If you’re baking them ahead of time, bake them the day before and then reheat in the oven or microwave and then toss them with the reheated sauce. 

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Yield: 40 Asian meatballs

Saucy Asian Meatballs

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger (about 1 - 1 ½ inch piece)
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ cup thinly sliced green onions

Sauce

• ⅔ cup hoisin garlic sauce
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of lite soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix together all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
4. Place them on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat and bake for 10-12 minutes. The meatballs are done when they are no longer pink inside.
5. To make the sauce, combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the warm meatballs and gently stir until covered.
6. Skewer the meatballs with toothpicks and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

40

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 96Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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