Description
Sweet Chili Meatballs are a delightful combination of tender ground beef and a luscious sweet chili sauce that balances spice and sweetness. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these meatballs are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Easy to prepare, they make an excellent appetizer or main dish, bringing a burst of flavor to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked meatballs, toss gently to coat, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg