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Asian Meatballs

These Asian Meatballs are a fresh and different take on the classic meatball. They can be served as an appetizer with a sweet and spicy pepper dipping sauce, or on a bed of sticky white rice as a main course.

cooked meatballs on a white platter garnished with green onion

Easy Asian Meatballs Recipe

These Asian inspired meatballs are juicy and tender and have just the right amount of sweet and spice. They’re Chinese take out inspiration done right at home. How to make Asian Meatballs: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Meatballs – In a medium size mixing bowl beat the eggs with the milk then add the ground beef and pork.
  • Mix-ins – To the bowl add green onions, panko, cilantro, soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, zest and seasonings. Using your hands, mix everything together thoroughly.
  • Make Meatballs – Form into bite sized 1 inch meatballs and place onto a pan or platter.
  • Cook – In a deep pot on the stovetop heat a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Fry in batches over medium high heat for around 8 minutes total turning as needed.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve warm with a side of sweet and spicy chili sauce.
sausage, herbs, breadcrumbs and seasonings formed into meatballs on a pan

How to Make the BEST Asian Meatballs Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make Slow Cooked Asian Meatballs: Ground pork, ground beef, large eggs, milk, chopped green onions, panko breadcrumbs, cilantro, soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, salt, Chinese five spice powder, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large bowl, measuring cups and spoons sharp knife and cutting board, slow cooker, small bowl and whisk.
  • The meatball mixture can be prepared 1-2 days in advance then formed and cooked for a timesaver.
  • These meatballs can be fried on the stovetop or baked in the oven, if you prefer.
  • Chinese Five Spice adds an authentic flavor to these meatballs. It’s inexpensive and available on the spice aisle of most grocery stores including places like Target and Walmart.
  • To bake the meatballs: Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange the meatballs on the pan. Place into the oven and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Increase the temperature to 425°F and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until browned.
  • You may also enjoy this recipe for Teriyaki Meatballs and Jerk Meatballs.
  • Store these Asian Meatballs chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months.
Cooked meatball on a white plate

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Asian Meatballs

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-inspried, Southern
Keyword: Asian-meatballs-recipe, best-meatballs-recipe
Servings: 42 meatballs
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 lb 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 lb fresh ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 3-4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl beat the eggs with the milk then add the ground beef and pork. To the bowl add green onions, panko, cilantro, soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, zest and seasonings. Using your hands, mix everything together thoroughly.
  • Form into bite sized 1 inch meatballs and place onto a pan or platter.
  • In a deep pot on the stovetop heat a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Fry in batches over medium high heat for around 8 minutes total turning as needed.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve warm with a side of sweet and spicy chili sauce.

Notes

To bake the meatballs: Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange the meatballs on the pan. Place into the oven and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Increase the temperature to 425°F and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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