savory asian meatballs

(2 RATINGS)
51 Pinches
San Francisco, CA
Updated on Jan 13, 2011

Very easy dish to make, can be made day ahead and placed in a crockpot to stay warm during a party or served at room temperature. So tasty, these won't last long on the party table. Recipe will make approx 32 1" meatballs or 40+ 3/4" meatballs.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 - onion, fine dice
  • 3 tablespoons basil leaves, finely shredded
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon gr black pepper
  • PLUM SAUCE
  • 18 ounces plum preserves, jar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, light
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

How To Make savory asian meatballs

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix beef, onion, basil leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, beaten egg, salt & pepper in medium size mixing bowl. Form meatballs with 1 tbsp size scoops and place on lightly oiled sheeetpan. Bake about 20 minutes. Spoon meatballs into serving bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Step 2
    Plum Sauce: Place preserves, soy sauce, hot sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar into small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the contents often to help the brown sugar to dissolve and the preservatives to liquify. Allow sauce to go just to a soft boil, lower heat, and continue heating for about 10 minutes so it reduces slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    When sauce has slightly cooled, pour 1/2 of the sauce over the meatballs and gently mix well. Add more sauce if needed or reserve for future use.

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