Firecracker Meatballs
Firecracker meatballs with sauce are a tasty appetizer or snack perfect for game day or any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatballs
Servings: 4
Calories: 465kcal
Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions green and white parts separated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg whisked
- ⅓ cup panko
- Korean chili flakes for garnish (optional)
Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
To make the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, ginger, white portions of the scallions, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until just combined. Add the egg and panko. Mix until well blended.
Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 ½ inches in diameters and the place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes.
Serve the meatballs with sauce drizzled on top and garnish with Korean chili flakes (if desired) and the green portions of the scallions.
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg