Sesame Meatball Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Sesame Meatball Stir Fry, a delightful fusion of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! Juicy homemade meatballs, made with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or pork, are perfectly baked and then simmered in a rich sesame soy glaze. Vibrant stir-fried vegetables—broccoli, red bell peppers, and carrots—add a satisfying crunch and a burst of color to the dish. Tossed together and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this quick and easy recipe pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or noodles for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings and is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: sesame meatball stir fry, easy weeknight dinner, Asian-inspired recipe, quick stir fry, healthy meatball recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken/pork)
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 4 servings cooked rice or noodles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Mix until just combined.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly golden.

Step 4

While the meatballs bake, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the baked meatballs and cook for 1-2 minutes to brown slightly.

Step 7

Pour the sauce over the meatballs and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the meatballs evenly. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.

Step 8

Return the vegetables to the skillet and stir gently to combine them with the meatballs and sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the stir fry.

Step 10

Serve the sesame meatball stir fry over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1517.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2463.7

Total Fat 139.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 582.4mg	0%
Sodium 3044.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 116.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 298.6mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2295.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 30.9%