Spicy Hoisin Meatballs

Get ready to elevate your weeknight meals with these irresistibly flavorful Spicy Hoisin Meatballs! Made with tender ground pork, aromatic garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, these baked meatballs are perfectly seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a savory base. Tossed in a lip-smacking hoisin and sriracha glaze—balanced with a hint of rice vinegar—they bring the ideal mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Perfect as a party appetizer or served over fluffy steamed rice for dinner, these meatballs are quick to make, ready in just 35 minutes, and topped with sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. Whether you're hosting or craving comfort food with a kick, this recipe delivers bold flavors that are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined but do not overmix.

Step 3

Using wet hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Heat the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 6

Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a mixing bowl and pour the warm sauce over them. Toss gently to coat each meatball with the sauce.

Step 7

Serve the meatballs immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and extra chopped green onions, if desired. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer or served over steamed rice for a filling meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(871.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2413.4

Total Fat 156.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.1g
Cholesterol 631.6mg	0%
Sodium 4773.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 140.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 270.1mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 489.1mg	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: 58.5%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 18.1%