Honey Soy Meatballs

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These golden, juicy beef meatballs are glazed in a rich, sticky honey soy and hoisin sauce, and served in crispy lettuce cups. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick family dinner or dinner party entree. And you properly already have all the ingredients in your pantry!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• 500g beef mince
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

For the glaze

• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 3 tbsp hoisin
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp pure sesame oil
• 1 tbsp chilli sauce (optional)
• ¾ cup of water
• ½ tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp of water

To Serve

• Sesame seeds (black and white), to garnish
• Cooked rice vermicelli noodles, to serve
• Baby cos lettuce, to serve
• Small handful mix fresh herbs (Thai basil, mint, coriander)

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the beef mince, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, ginger, spring onions and soy sauce until just combined.
2. Roll into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
3. Heat oil over medium heat, and cook the meatballs for a few minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
4. Mix together the honey, soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, and chilli. Add the sauce to the pan along with water. Baste meatballs with the sauce for 10-15 minutes until they are completely cooked. Add the cornflour slurry and glaze the meatballs with the thickened sauce.
5. Serve in lettuce cups with rice noodles, top with sesame seeds, herbs and extra sauce.