meatball lo mein
This recipe was created for the Ninja Chef's Chopped challenge. Our secret ingredients this week was; Whole Wheat Bread, Italian Sausage & Ramen Noodles. Working on an Asian theme, I immediately thought of "lo mein"... then I said to myself, "self", why not sausage meatballs. This came out absolutely amazing!! My brother came over unexpectantly for dinner as well... HE LOVED IT, as much as the familia did. Mind you, the "men", did NOT use the chopsticks!!! LOL What are we going to do with them??? ;-) Enjoy!!
prep time
45 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MEATBALLS
- 1 pound (16 oz) bob evans italian sausage
- 3 slices whole wheat bread
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon crushed ginger (i used fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 - egg
- 1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
- VEGETABLES
- 2 - carrots sliced thin on diagonal
- 3 - celery stalks sliced thin on diagonal
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly on diagonal
- SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons vegetable/canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
- 1 - juice of orange
- 2-3 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup orange or apricot preserves
- 3 - 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- - few dashes of tabasco sauce
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
- 4 packages any flavor ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds *optional garnish*
- 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro *optional garnish*
How To Make meatball lo mein
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375F. Take out your sausage. I used Bob Evan's Italian Sausage, which has a milder flavor rather than butcher bought. -
Step 2In a medium bowl, add your meatball ingredients and using a small melon scoop, make your meatballs and roll again slightly to ensure perfect balls. Place balls on a foil and non-stick spray lined pan to ensure easier clean up.
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Step 3Bake at 375F for approximately 15-17 minutes. Take out oven and set aside.
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Step 4As meatballs are baking, in a medium saucepan add 4-6 cups water, bring to boil. Start dicing your vegetables. Start with your celery, slice on an angle.
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Step 5Now your carrots.
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Step 6Finish off with your onion and set aside all veggies.
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Step 7In a saute pan, add your oil and sesame oil. Once hot, add your onions, saute for about 1 minute. Add your celery and carrots. Stir and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, till veggies are just starting to get tender.
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Step 8Add all sauces and seasonings. Let simmer for a 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, incorporate corn starch and orange juice, stir till smooth, add to sauce. Add your meatballs and simmer sauce till slightly thickened and meatballs have been heated thru.
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Step 9As sauce is simmering, open ramen noodles, (discarding packet seasoning mix), and add to boiling water. Let simmer for 4-6 minutes, till tender. Drain well and add evenly to bowls.
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Step 10Sauce should be ready at this point. Divide sauce evenly between bowls and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if preferred. Grab your chopsticks and ENJOY!!
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