Description
These sticky hoisin meatballs are tender, savory-sweet, and coated in a glossy hoisin glaze. Made with ground beef or turkey, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, they’re served with a fresh sesame scallion sauce for a delicious dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup hoisin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
For the Scallion Sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, egg, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil for the glaze. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped scallions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
- Cook the meatballs using your preferred suitable cooking method, turning as needed, until browned and cooked through. Ground beef or turkey meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Add the prepared hoisin glaze to the cooked meatballs. Gently toss to coat and cook over gentle heat until the glaze becomes glossy and sticky.
- Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and serve warm with the scallion sauce.
Notes
- Ground beef creates a richer flavor, while ground turkey offers a milder alternative.
- Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- If the glaze becomes too thick, add a small splash of water and stir gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: sticky hoisin meatballs, hoisin meatballs, beef meatballs, turkey meatballs, scallion sauce, Asian-inspired meatballs, glazed meatballs