Sweet And Sticky Meat Balls With Veggies Asian Style | Juicy Meat Ball Recipe With Vegetables

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is widely available.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onions, bread crumbs, and egg.

Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.

Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly, about 3-4 minutes.

Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for heat and mix well.

Remove meatballs from the oven and toss them in the sauce until fully coated.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving.

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