Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker Meatballs
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Ingredients

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Firecracker Meatballs

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425℉.
2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, scallions, salt, and red pepper flakes.
4
Form into 1½ inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
5
Brush vegetable oil on top of the meatballs.
6
Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
7
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Set aside.
8
Place the meatballs on a plate or on top of rice and drizzle the sauce over the top.
9
Top with more chopped scallions.
10
Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Toast Sesame Seeds First 🔥
    Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding to the sauce to unlock their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Bind Meatballs with Milk, Not Just Egg 🥛
    Soak bread crumbs in milk before mixing into the ground beef—this creates a more tender, juicy meatball than traditional methods and prevents a dense texture.
  • Balance Heat with Honey Temperature 🍯
    Warm the honey slightly before mixing into the sauce to ensure it incorporates smoothly and prevents crystallization when combined with acidic soy sauce and rice vinegar.
  • Reserve Scallion Garnish for Finishing 🧅
    Add fresh scallions only at the very end after removing from heat to preserve their bright, crisp flavor and vibrant color that gets lost with prolonged cooking.
  • Brown Meatballs Before Sauce 🎯
    Sear meatballs in oil until golden on all sides before adding sauce to develop a flavorful crust that adds depth and prevents them from becoming mushy.
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