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sweet and spicy chinese meatballs

Sweet & Spicy Meatballs

Quick and easy alternative to Chinese take-out.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bottle Teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 T sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions green stalk, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Combine beef, spices, and 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce in medium bowl. Use a cookie dough scoop to make even sized meatballs. 
  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in medium sized skillet. Brown meatballs on medium heat, turning the meatballs to ensure they brown evenly on all sides.
  • After 10 minutes, decrease temperature to a simmer and add remaining teriyaki sauce. Cover and let simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve over rice. Top with sesame seeds and scallions.
Keyword meatballs, sweet, spicy, chinese, take out, chinese recipes, easy recipes