Hoisin Cocktail Meatballs

  Appetizers

These upscale, Asian-inspired cocktail meatballs are ideal for appetizer parties or get-togethers with friends.

Hoisin Cocktail Meatballs

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef

  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • 2. Shape into scant 1-in. balls. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until meat is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients; heat through. Serve with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 56 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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