Sesame Ginger Meatballs (Gluten Free!) Recipe

Name: Sesame Ginger Meatballs (Gluten Free!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: balls; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 lb ground pork; 2 tablespoons gingerroot, chopped; 1 shallot, diced fine; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 3/4 cup water chestnut, diced (1 can); 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 bunch scallion; 3 ounces rice crackers, crushed fine (about 3/4 package. sesame flavor is preferable); 2 eggs; sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped ginger; 1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced; 1 cup beef stock; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili paste (for very spicy sauce); 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

balls
1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons gingerroot, chopped
1 shallot, diced fine
2 garlic cloves, diced
3/4 cup water chestnut, diced (1 can)
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 bunch scallion
3 ounces rice crackers, crushed fine (about 3/4 package. sesame flavor is preferable)
2 eggs
sauce
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced
1 cup beef stock
1 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili paste (for very spicy sauce)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
.preheat oven to 500.
2
oil or spray 2 big baking sheets.
3
mix together all ingredients for meatballs in a big bowl & stir with hands. form 1 inch balls and place close together but not touching on pans.
4
bake for 20 minutes.
5
meanwhile, grease a frying pan with a little sesame oil and fry up garlic ginger and red pepper for 5 minutes over medium heat.
6
whisk together beef stock, sugar, chili paste, and vinegar. carefully add to pan and let it come to a simmer.
7
mix cornstarch in the water until dissolved, add to pan and let simmer.
8
remove meatballs from oven and scrape from pan with spatula. they should be dark brown on the bottom, maybe with some little burnt bits.
9
add meatballs to the lightly simmering sauce, stir carefully, & let thicken so that the balls are covered in a nice thick glaze. this may take 10 minutes or so.
10
arrange in a nice serving dish with toothpicks & serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: balls, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 lb ground pork, 2 tablespoons gingerroot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sesame Ginger Meatballs (Gluten Free!) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sesame Ginger Meatballs (Gluten Free!)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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