Sesame Soy Ginger Meatballs + Noodles
Sesame Soy Ginger Meatballs + Noodles - the perfect recipe for a crowd and the perfect mix of Asian flavors and Italian pasta!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs sub gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 3 garlic cloves diced
- 3 green onions only the white part and finely chopped
- 1½ - 2 tablespoons ginger finely grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons canola oil sub vegetable oil
Sauce:
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce sub tamari
- ½ cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Serving Suggestion:
- spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, add 2 pounds ground pork, 2 eggs, ½ cup breadcrumbs, diced garlic, chopped onion, 1½ - 2 tablespoons ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix to combine and divide into 1½ - 2 tablespoon-sized meatballs (use a cookie dough scoop for uniform size). Roll between your hands to smooth.
- Cook Meatballs: Preheat a large cast iron skillet by placing it in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons canola oil to coat the skillet and then place the meatballs inside. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Make Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, add ¾ cup honey, ½ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ cup mirin, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to a separate bowl. Add this sauce to the pan of meatballs.
- 2nd Bake: Return the skillet to the oven to bake for an additional 25-30 minutes (stirring after 10 minutes) and check the sauce; you want to see it thicken up a little bit and you can decide if you like it the way it is or if you want to bake it a bit longer to get a thicker sauce. If sauce is too runny, bake for an additional 10 minutes and check again (after stirring the meatballs and ensuring the sauce is coating every single one). And repeat process until you get the desired consistency.
- Option: if after baking, feel free to keep meatballs warm in your crockpot!
- Serve: Enjoy over cooked spaghetti noodles!
Notes
- Yield: makes approx. 30 meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1767mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
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