Asian Meatballs

These Asian Meatballs are going to be your go to weeknight meal because this dinner is ready in less than 15 minutes.  No one will know this is a Weight Watchers recipe!

Recently I did a poll on Instagram and a surprising response was that you asked for take out meals made at home.  This dish would easily be $15 per person for takeout, but my recipe comes in at around $8 when shopping the sales flyer at Mariano’s.

Tips on Making Meatballs 

Don’t Overmix the Meat

Gently mix your ingredients just until combined. Overworking the meat can lead to tough, dense meatballs. Use your hands or a fork to lightly combine everything without compacting it too much.

Add a Binder for Moisture

Breadcrumbs can help keep meatballs juicy and tender. This not only adds moisture but also helps bind the ingredients together without drying them out.

Test One First

Before forming all of your meatballs, cook off a small piece in a skillet to taste-test for seasoning.  That way, you can adjust salt, pepper, or herbs before committing to the whole batch.

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Asian Meatballs

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

These sweet and spicy Asian meatballs will be a hit with your whole family!

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Ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• For the glaze:
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar free orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

Instructions

Shape the meatballs in as big a shape as you like - I prefer small meatballs, so mine were about the size of a marble. I got 32 meatballs out of this recipe. Heat skillet over medium heat, and cook the meatballs until they are about 80% cooked - about 4-5 minutes, browning on all sides.

While the meatballs cook, place the glaze ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened.  Toss in the meatballs and cook for 1 more minute.  Serve over rice garnish with what you have on hand - I paired with 2/3 cup cooked white rice and marinated cucumbers.

This is an easy recipe - pinky swear! This recipe is also done before you would even have the chance to call in a take-out order.  

Notes

For the meatballs: 8 balls is a serving for 3 Weight Watchers points. If you count calories or macros, it's 300 calories, 13 fat 19 carbs, 0 fiber and 27 grams protein.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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Bake or Pan-Fry Meatballs?

My personal opinion is that pan frying adds a crispy crust and deeper flavor.  Best for small batches.  Sear in a bit of avocado oil spray until browned on all sides, then finish cooking in the sauce.

Don’t like beef?  Check out my turkey meatballs!

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