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Sesame Garlic Beef Meatballs Recipe

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These Sesame Garlic Meatballs are a flavorful and juicy dish featuring ground beef mixed with fragrant garlic, fresh ginger, and green onions. Pan-seared to perfection and coated in a tangy, slightly spicy sesame garlic sauce, they make an excellent appetizer or a satisfying main course when paired with brown rice and sautéed vegetables. Ready in just over 30 minutes and yielding 14 meatballs, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or a wholesome family dinner.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ⅓ cup tapioca flour
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated (optional)
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Sesame Garlic Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup coconut aminos
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp sriracha (optional)

For Cooking

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Add all the sesame garlic sauce ingredients—sesame oil, coconut aminos, rice vinegar or lime juice, minced garlic, and sriracha if using—to a small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk them together until well combined and set aside.
  2. Mix the Meatball Ingredients: Transfer ground beef, tapioca flour, chopped green onions, minced garlic, fresh grated ginger (if using), sea salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to thoroughly combine the mixture until evenly distributed.
  3. Shape the Meatballs: Form the mixture into 14 equal-sized meatballs. A cookie scoop can help with uniform size, but rolling with your hands ensures the meatballs hold together firmly.
  4. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet (12-inch nonstick or cast iron), heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of avocado oil over high heat until it is sizzling hot.
  5. Sear the Meatballs: Place the meatballs carefully into the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear them for 2 minutes without moving, then flip to brown the other side for another 2 minutes.
  6. Cook with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. The sauce should come to a boil immediately. Reduce heat to medium-high or medium to control boiling. Continue cooking the meatballs, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F for well-done beef.
  7. Serve: Plate the meatballs as an appetizer or with side dishes such as brown rice and sautéed vegetables. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and extra chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Using tapioca flour helps bind the meatballs and gives a light texture.
  • Fresh ginger is optional but adds a lovely aromatic dimension.
  • Sriracha is optional for those who prefer a little spicy kick.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness for safe and consistent results.
  • Avocado oil is chosen for its high smoke point and mild flavor.
  • These meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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