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Firecracker Meatballs
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425℉.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, scallions, salt, and red pepper flakes.
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Form into 1½ inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
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Brush vegetable oil on top of the meatballs.
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Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Set aside.
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Place the meatballs on a plate or on top of rice and drizzle the sauce over the top.
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Top with more chopped scallions.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Binding Magic 🥚Use a mixture of milk and breadcrumbs (panade) to keep your meatballs incredibly tender and prevent them from becoming dense or tough.
- Sauce Layering Technique 🥢Build your firecracker sauce in layers, whisking honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and buffalo sauce to create a balanced sweet-spicy glaze that clings perfectly to the meatballs.
- Even Meatball Sizing 👌Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform meatball size, which guarantees consistent cooking and professional presentation.
- Sesame Toasting Trick 🌱Quickly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling to intensify their nutty flavor and add a beautiful golden color to your dish.
- Fat Content Pro Tip 🥩Choose ground beef with 15-20% fat content for the juiciest, most flavorful meatballs that won't dry out during cooking.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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