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Saucy Meatballs

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These tender, gluten-free meatballs coated in a rich hoisin glaze are a family favorite, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground pork or beef
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs (or ground oats for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Minced ginger
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon Water (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (for scallion sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (for scallion sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil (for scallion sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar (for scallion sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Combine in a large bowl: ground pork or beef, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, egg, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  5. Form the mixture into meatballs (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  7. Whisk together in a small saucepan: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon water.
  8. Simmer over low heat for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Transfer the cooked meatballs to the saucepan and coat them in the glaze, ensuring even coverage.
  10. Mix in a separate bowl: scallions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and sugar to create a scallion sauce.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with scallion sauce on the side.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free to avoid hidden gluten.

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