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Firecracker meatballs and sauce.
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Firecracker Meatballs

Firecracker meatballs with sauce are a tasty appetizer or snack perfect for game day or any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatballs
Servings: 4
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

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
  • cup panko
  • Korean chili flakes for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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