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firecracker meatballs with rice and spicy sriracha sauce.

Saucy Firecracker Meatballs

Julia
Enjoy these delicious Saucy Firecracker Meatballs, inspired by firecracker chicken! This healthy meatball recipe features flavorful meatballs coated in a spicy firecracker sauce. Perfect for a crowd or a cozy dinner at home, these firecracker meatballs are sure to be a hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 18 meatballs
Calories 113 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For The Firecracker Meatballs

  • 1 pound lean ground beef, pork or chicken
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs, plain
  • ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped , plus extra for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, adjust to your spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for extra heat
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

For The Creamy Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a large baking dish.
  • Meatballs. In a big bowl, mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, green onions, and minced garlic. Use your hands to combine everything well. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
    1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup green onions, 2 cloves garlic
  • Firecracker sauce. In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Brush the meatballs with the firecracker sauce, saving some for dipping if you'd like.
    ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Bake. Cook meatballs for 30-35 minutes, until they’re cooked through and golden brown.
  • Creamy Dipping Sauce. While the meatballs bake, make the creamy sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and salt.
    ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Serve the meatballs with the savory firecracker sauce on the side for dipping or drizzle the sauce on top. These meatballs are so good when served with lots of freshly chopped parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds. Enjoy!
    ¼ cup sesame seeds, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup green onions

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NUTRITION

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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