These Chinese Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are a flavor explosion, combining the perfect balance of sweet and spicy in every bite. Popular in both Chinese restaurants and home kitchens, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
These Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight meatball recipe!
Chinese Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
This “Easy & Flavorful Weeknight Recipe” is a delicious fusion of flavors that perfectly balance the sweetness of sugar with the heat of chili.
These meatballs are not only a family favorite, but they’re also easy to prepare, making them the perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
The bold flavors of these meatballs bring an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine straight to your kitchen.
Tips for Cooking Meatballs
When the meatballs are cooked through place your skillet back on the stove over medium heat and remove the meatballs from the skillet and set on a paper towel-lined plate and drain off any grease in your skillet. Pour your sauce mix in the skillet heat over medium-low heat.
Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and pour in the skillet while stirring continuously.
When the sauce begins to thicken add the meatballs back to the skillet and allow it to cook over low for 3-4 minutes so they are coated and soak up that delicious flavor!
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Chinese Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Course: APPETIZERS, MAIN DISHES, SIDES4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
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Ingredients
2 pounds ground pork
1 large egg
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2/3 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- For sauce
2 cups sweet-and-sour sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
Thinly sliced green onions, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; stir in bread crumbs. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Transfer meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. In small bowl, mix the first 8 sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.
Notes
- Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture (without green onions) in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Sprinkle with green onions.
- Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
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