Asian Meatballs As A Side Dish Food

ASIAN MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the rest of the meatball ingredients.
• Mix the meat mixture until all ingredients are incorporated.
• Shape into 1 1/2" balls, ending up with about 20 meatballs.
• In a small bowl, combine the water chestnuts, green onions, garlic and ginger in a bow and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, garlic chili sauce and soy sauce.
• Layer the meatballs, water chestnut mixture and sauce mixture alternately in a slow cooker until all of the ingredients are used.
• Cook on High for 2 hours (Low for 4-6 hours) stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
• Reduce the heat to low and serve when ready. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired and use the pot juices as a dipping sauce.

ASIAN MEATBALLS (AS A SIDE DISH)

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients (except the meatballs) into a pot, stir well to combine. Bring to a full boil, making sure that the cornstarch is incorporated before the liquid heats up.
• Add the meatballs. Bring back to a simmer, reduce heat and cook until warmed through, 10-15 minutes.
• I let mine cook for an hour and a half over low heat, since you can't really overcook them. You just need to stir the pot occasionally to make sure the sauce doesn't stick.

ASIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the egg, soy sauce, bread crumbs, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on an ungreased broiler pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with sesame seeds., Combine the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and wasabi; serve with meatballs.