Hello Fresh Firecracker Meatballs (Print View)
Spicy glazed meatballs with jasmine rice and crisp sautéed vegetables for a bold weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef or pork, or a blend
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
08 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Firecracker Sauce
09 - 3 tablespoons sriracha, or to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
→ Rice and Vegetables
15 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice
16 - 2 cups water
17 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
18 - 1 large carrot, julienned
19 - 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
20 - 3.5 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
21 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
22 - Additional sliced scallions, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 430°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, scallions, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until just incorporated. Shape mixture into 16 to 20 evenly sized meatballs and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and green beans. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are just tender yet still crisp. Season with a pinch of salt.
07 - Once meatballs are cooked, transfer to a bowl and gently toss with approximately two-thirds of the firecracker sauce until evenly coated.
08 - Spoon jasmine rice onto plates. Arrange glazed meatballs over rice and serve with sautéed vegetables on the side. Drizzle remaining sauce over meatballs. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional scallions as desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- That addictively spicy-sweet sauce makes these meatballs totally unforgettable—I still sneak an extra drizzle every time.
- Everything comes together in under an hour, making it my secret ace for lively, easy dinners.
02 -
- Packing the meatballs too tightly leads to tough bites—gentle rolling is key.
- Cooking the rice undisturbed, even if you’re tempted to check, gives you the best texture.
03 -
- Letting the meatball mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes keeps them from falling apart and helps flavors meld.
- A dash of toasted sesame seeds right before serving turns the aroma up a notch—it’s my favorite finishing touch.