Name: Firecracker Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 21, 2026

These Firecracker Meatballs are spicy, saucy, and seriously hard to stop eating. They come together fast and taste amazing over a pile of rice. Once you try them, you’ll get why we keep making them on repeat.

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Firecracker Meatballs

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425℉.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, scallions, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Form into 1½ inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.

Brush vegetable oil on top of the meatballs.

Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Set aside.

Place the meatballs on a plate or on top of rice and drizzle the sauce over the top.

Top with more chopped scallions.

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.