Weeknight Crispy Garlic Beef Meatballs

Recipe

The whole family will love this tasty twist on the classic meatball.

Serves: 4 people   |   Prep time: 15 minutes   |   Cooking time: 30 minutes

British   |   Main   |   Cardiff Mum

  

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 500g Beef or chicken mince
• 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs (around 3 slices of blended stale bread)
• 1 tbsp Garlic granules
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for frying (sesame oil recommended)

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Ginger puree
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 200g Dark brown sugar or 100ml honey
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 50ml Oyster or hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 150ml water

Other:

• 4 Spring onions, sliced lengthwise
• 1 Head broccoli, broken into florets
• Fresh coriander, chopped
• Sesame seeds and chilli flakes, to garnish
• 50g Rice per person

  

Method

1. Cook rice in salted boiling water for 20–25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix mince, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, garlic granules, salt, and pepper. Form into 12–15 small meatballs.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry meatballs for 15 minutes, turning until crisp and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add broccoli and spring onions. Add a few tablespoons of water, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes.
5. In a jug, mix soy sauce, sugar or honey, rice vinegar, oyster/hoisin sauce, and ginger. Add to pan.
6. Add cornstarch mixture and stir to thicken. Return meatballs and toss to coat.
7. Serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds, chilli flakes, and coriander.