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10) Honey-Sesame Meatballs with Dipping Sauce (slow-cook then keep warm)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef or half beef/half pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin or additional soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix meat, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, 1 tbsp soy, sesame oil, salt, and pepper; form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Brown meatballs in a skillet, then transfer to a 3–4 qt slow cooker.
  3. Whisk honey, rice vinegar, hoisin (or soy), and remaining soy; pour over meatballs.
  4. Cook on low 2–3 hours, or high 1–1.5 hours, then stir slurry into sauce and cook 10 more minutes until glossy.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions; keep on warm for serving.