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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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.
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.
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.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.
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.
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.
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.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the stir fry.
Serve the sesame meatball stir fry over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.3 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 582 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 3044 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2295 mg | 49% | |
*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.
