Description
Sweet Chili Meatballs are a crowd-pleaser that combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. These tender meatballs, coated in a glossy glaze, promise to delight your taste buds and elevate any gathering. Whether served as an appetizer or main dish, they are incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or pork/turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, and half of the sweet chili sauce. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat remaining sweet chili sauce with soy sauce and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once meatballs are done, coat them in the glaze and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For uniform meatballs, use a small cookie scoop. Experiment with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Add fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for extra flavor.