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Irresistible Sweet Chili Meatballs

Discover the secrets to creating the perfect sweet chili meatballs with a delicious balance of flavors and textures. This recipe is a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 eg g
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • small saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. In a small saucepan, whisk together the chili sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
  6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush them generously with the sweet chili sauce.
  7. Return the meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and caramelized.
  8. Serve the sweet chili meatballs warm, garnished with chopped scallions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, you can increase the amount of red pepper flakes in the sauce. Additionally, the meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, simply reheat the meatballs in the oven or microwave and brush with the sweet chili sauce.