Firecracker Meatballs (Hello Fresh)

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🥘 Ingredients

  • chili flakes
  • ginger
    2 thumbs
  • green beans
    12 oz
  • ground beef
    20 oz
  • honey
    4 tsp
  • jasmine rice
    1 c
  • mayonnaise
    4 tbsp
  • oil
  • panko breadcrumbs
    1/2 c
  • pepper
  • salt
  • scallions
  • sesame seeds
    1 tbsp
  • sour cream
    4 tbsp
  • soy sauce
    4 tsp
  • sriracha
  • water
    3/4 c

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. 2
    Wash and dry all produce.
  3. 3
    Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens.
    scallions
  4. 4
    Mince scallion whites.
  5. 5
    Peel and mince ginger .
    ginger: 2 thumbs
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise , sour cream , honey , soy sauce (4 tsp for 4 servings; you’ll use the rest later), and sriracha to taste.
    mayonnaise: 4 tbsp, sour cream: 4 tbsp, honey: 4 tsp, soy sauce: 2 tsp, sriracha
  7. 7
    Set aside.
  8. 8
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
    oil
  9. 9
    Add sesame seeds (save the rest for serving).
    sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
  10. 10
    Cook, stirring, until golden brown, ⏱️ 1-2 minutes .
  11. 11
    Add jasmine rice , water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt .
    jasmine rice: 1 c, water: 3/4 c, salt
  12. 12
    Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer.
  13. 13
    Cook until rice is tender, ⏱️ 15-18 minutes .
  14. 14
    Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
  15. 15
    While rice cooks, in a second large bowl, combine ground beef , panko breadcrumbs , ginger, scallion whites, soy sauce , salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper .
    ground beef: 20 oz, panko breadcrumbs: 1/2 c, soy sauce: 2 tsp, pepper
  16. 16
    Form into 10-12 (20-24 for 4) 1½-inch meatballs.
  17. 17
    Place meatballs on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet .
  18. 18
    On empty side, toss green beans with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.
    green beans: 12 oz
  19. 19
    Roast on top rack until meatballs are cooked through and green beans are browned and tender, ⏱️ 14-16 minutes .
  20. 20
    (For 4 servings, divide between 2 sheets; roast meatballs on middle rack and green beans on top rack.)
  21. 21
    Fluff rice with a fork.
  22. 22
    Season with salt and pepper.
  23. 23
    Divide between bowls or plates.
  24. 24
    Carefully add meatballs to bowl with sauce.
  25. 25
    Toss to coat.
  26. 26
    Top rice with meatballs and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
  27. 27
    Serve green beans to the side.
  28. 28
    Garnish with scallion greens, sesame seeds, and chili flakes to taste.
    chili flakes