Sticky Asian Meatballs

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, while white vinegar is generally cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and browned.

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan.

Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the sauce until well coated.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving.

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