Spicy Sriracha Meatballs with Creamy Firecracker Sauce and Jasmine Rice

Get ready for meatballs that are anything but ordinary. These baked beef meatballs are tossed in an irresistible firecracker sauce-creamy, spicy, sweet and savory all at once. It’s the kind of sauce that makes you want to lick the plate clean.

Serve them over fluffy jasmine rice with crispy roasted green beans for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.

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Ingredients

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 milliliters Ponzu SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView 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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions; keep warm.
3. Trim green beans and toss with 1 teaspoon cooking oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on one side of the baking sheet.
4. In a bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, half of the finely chopped scallions and half of the grated ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs and place on the other side of the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and green beans are tender and slightly charred.
6. Meanwhile, make the firecracker sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ponzu sauce, honey, sriracha and remaining grated ginger.
7. When meatballs are done, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the sauce over. Toss gently to coat.
8. Serve meatballs and sauce over jasmine rice with roasted green beans. Garnish with remaining sliced scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken work well. Just be sure not to overbake, as lean poultry can dry out quickly.

Is there a substitute for ponzu sauce?

You can mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or rice vinegar as a substitute.

Can I make the meatballs ahead of time?

Yes, you can form the meatballs and refrigerate them up to a day in advance. Bake just before serving.