Spicy Sriracha Beef Meatballs (Printable)
Juicy beef meatballs with garlic, ginger, and a sweet-spicy Sriracha glaze that makes a perfect appetizer or main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Meatballs
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 tbsp green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Glaze
11 - 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
12 - 2 tbsp honey
13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
17 - 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, ginger, green onions, Sriracha, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overwork.
03 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared tray.
04 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
06 - Toss the hot meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze creates this perfect sticky-sweet exterior while leaving the centers incredibly juicy and tender.
- You can adjust the heat level to suit exactly what youre in the mood for, making it a recipe youll turn to again and again.
02 -
- Do not overmix the meat mixture or youll end up with tough, dense meatballs instead of tender ones.
- The glaze will thicken as it cools, so coat the meatballs while both are still hot for the perfect consistency.
03 -
- Chill the meat mixture for 15 minutes before rolling into balls for easier handling and better shape retention.
- Line your measuring spoon with a drop of oil before measuring honey - it will slide right out without wasting a drop.