Soy-Honey Pork Meatball Yakisoba with Broccoli

This pork meatball yakisoba brings together browned, Thai-seasoned pork meatballs, crisp-tender broccoli and springy noodles in one saucy skillet.

The sauce is simple but flavorful: soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, chile and a squeeze of lime for brightness. It is a satisfying noodle bowl with plenty of savory, sweet and fresh notes.

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Ingredients

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chili PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Broccoli FloretsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Thai Seasoning BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Yakisoba NoodlesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the produce. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Mince the garlic. Finely chop the chili, removing the ribs and seeds if you want less heat. Thinly slice the scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate. Cut any large broccoli florets into bite-size pieces. Halve the lime.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, scallion whites, Thai seasoning blend, half the garlic, salt and pepper. Mix just until combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan with the meatballs. Cover and steam until the meatballs are nearly cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover, reduce the heat to low and let the water evaporate. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
5. Heat another drizzle of vegetable oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook, tossing, until tender and lightly crisped, 3 to 4 minutes. If the broccoli needs help softening, add 1 tablespoon water to briefly steam it. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to the plate with the meatballs.
6. Add the yakisoba noodles to the boiling water. Cook, stirring, until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water.
7. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Add the remaining garlic, chili to taste and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the noodles and toss to loosen.
8. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water.
9. Reduce the heat under the pan to medium. Add another drizzle of vegetable oil, then return the meatballs and broccoli to the pan. Pour in the soy-honey mixture and toss until everything is combined and the sauce coats the noodles, 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Divide the noodles, broccoli and meatballs between bowls. Top with scallion greens and squeeze lime over the top before serving.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I make this pork meatball yakisoba less spicy?

Yes. Remove the chili ribs and seeds, then add the chopped chili gradually or use only a small amount.

What goes into the sauce?

The sauce is made with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and water, then tossed with the noodles, meatballs and broccoli.

How big should the pork meatballs be?

Shape them into small 1-inch meatballs so they brown quickly and finish cooking with a brief steam in the pan.

What should I do if the broccoli is not tender after sautéing?

Add 1 tablespoon water to the pan and let the broccoli steam briefly, then season it with salt and pepper.

Does this recipe contain common allergens?

The yakisoba noodles contain soy, wheat and eggs and the soy sauce contains soy and wheat.