Easy Sweet & Spicy Meatballs Recipe

Published Dec 26, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Mr. Make It Happen via YouTube

Every time I host a party or gathering, one dish that would never go missing on the table is a delicious platter of meatballs! It’s also what my guests look for and enjoy as an appetizer. There are a lot of variations and flavors of meatballs that I’ve tried before, but my favorite is this sweet and spicy version by Mr. Make It Happen on YouTube.

It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and it’s so addicting that you wouldn’t want to stop eating until it’s all gone. What’s also great about meatballs is that they’re not only great for parties but also perfect to serve at ordinary mealtimes with your family. You shouldn’t miss out on this tasty dish, learn the recipe below now and try it!

Ingredients for Sweet & Spicy Meatballs:

Meatballs

2 lbs of ground beef, 80/20
1 grated onion
1 tbsp each of garlic and ginger paste
¼ cup of parsley, diced
½ tsp of sesame oil
All-purpose seasoning, to taste
Hot all-purpose seasoning, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Chili powder, to taste
Bouillon powder
1-2 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce
½ pack of Boursin shallot and chive cheese
½ cup of sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups of breadcrumbs

Sauce

2 tbsp of butter
½ cup of low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup of brown sugar
2-3 tbsp of hoisin sauce
2 tbsp of chili garlic paste
1 tbsp each of garlic and ginger paste
½ tsp of sesame oil
¼ cup of honey

How to Make Sweet & Spicy Meatballs:

Ingredients for Sweet & Spicy Meatballs — Image Credit: Mr. Make It Happen via YouTube

Step 1

Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large mixing bowl, then mix everything until thoroughly combined, put the mixture in the refrigerator, and let it chill until it firms up a bit. Scoop the mixture into small portions, then shape them into a ball, and sear them until nice and brown.

Step 2

Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, then bake them in an oven preheated at 375°F until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, and set them aside while preparing the sauce. Place a pan on a stove over low heat, then let the butter melt, and add in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Step 3

Stir everything together until dissolved and combined, then add the chili garlic paste, garlic and ginger paste, and sesame oil, and keep stirring until thoroughly combined. Adjust the taste as needed, then add in the meatballs, and gently toss them until evenly coated. Serve and enjoy!