Spicy Sriracha Meatballs with Creamy Sauce and Roasted Green Beans

These meatballs are a flavor explosion! Coated in a creamy, spicy, sweet and savory sauce, they’re baked to perfection and served over fluffy jasmine rice with crispy roasted green beans. The sauce is so good you’ll want to lick the plate clean.

This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. The meatballs are made with ground beef and panko, then baked in the oven. While they cook, you’ll make the firecracker sauce-a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, honey and ponzu. Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce and serve over rice with green beans. It’s a complete meal in under an hour!

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Ingredients

6 milliliters Ponzu SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions. Set aside.
3. Trim the ends of the green beans and place on a separate baking sheet. Toss with 1 teaspoon cooking oil and a pinch of salt. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
4. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, half of the finely chopped scallions (reserve the rest for garnish), grated ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water. Mix gently until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
5. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and browned.
6. While meatballs bake, make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, honey and ponzu sauce. Season with a pinch of salt.
7. Once meatballs are done, let them cool slightly, then toss them in the sauce until evenly coated.
8. To serve, divide rice among plates, top with meatballs and roasted green beans. Garnish with reserved scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey works well. Just be careful not to overbake as turkey can dry out quickly.

Can I make the sauce ahead of time?

Absolutely! The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

What can I substitute for ponzu sauce?

You can mix equal parts soy sauce and lemon juice as a substitute.