Hello Fresh Firecracker Meatballs (Printable)
Spicy honey-sriracha glazed meatballs with jasmine rice and crisp sautéed vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef or pork, or a combination
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Firecracker Sauce
09 - 3 tablespoons sriracha
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Rice & 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 oz green beans, trimmed and halved
21 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
22 - Extra sliced scallions, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 430°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, scallions, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until just incorporated. Shape into 16 to 20 uniform meatballs and arrange on the prepared sheet.
03 - Bake meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rice with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
05 - Whisk together sriracha, mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and green beans. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp. Season lightly with salt.
07 - Once the meatballs are cooked, gently toss them in about two-thirds of the firecracker sauce until evenly glazed.
08 - Serve meatballs atop jasmine rice with sautéed vegetables on the side. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and additional scallions.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- After a tough day, you get a restaurant-level meal with barely any extra dishes.
- The first forkful always gets a “wow” even from those who pretend they hate spicy food.
02 -
- Once, I rushed the rice rinse and ended up with a gummy base—now I never skip that step.
- Coating the hot meatballs in sauce makes all the difference; cold meatballs just don’t soak it up.
03 -
- Mix the meat gently—overworking makes things chewy, not tender.
- Adding a pinch of sugar to your stir fry veggies surprisingly elevates their flavor.