Saucy Asian Meatballs

Meatballs coated in a dark glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, arranged in a pan.

5 from 2 votes

🥢 Ready in 10 minutes because frozen meatballs get doctored up with the BEST sauce! It's made with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and there's flavor galore! Green onions and sesame seeds finish off these EASY meatballs that are great for game days, casual get-togethers, or an easy dinner. Works with any kind of meatballs - turkey, beef, chicken, etc.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: 30-Minute Meals, Dinner

Cuisine: Asian, Dinner

Keyword: Asian meatballs, meatball recipe using frozen meatballs, saucy Asian meatballs

Servings:

Calories: 53cal

Equipment

Ingredients

⅓ cup hoisin sauce (if you like more sauce or you have closer to 24 ounces meatballs, use 1/2 cup hoisin)
3-4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or to taste
½ teaspoon ground ginger or to taste
½ teaspoon onion powder or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
red pepper flakes optional and to taste
salt and pepper optional and to taste
20 ounces turkey meatballs about 30 meatballs, thawed and at room temperature (I use smaller sized 'cocktail' meatballs or 'Swedish meatball' size. Beef, chicken, or the meatballs of your choice may be substituted; if using homemade meatballs they must be cooked through first, then make the sauce, and coat them)
1 green onion trimmed and sliced into thin rounds for garnishing (I use both white and green parts)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds or as desired for garnishing

Instructions

To a large skillet, add all ingredients through the optional salt and pepper, turn the heat to medium or medium-high, and stir to combine the sauce.
Add the meatballs and toss well in the sauce to coat evenly. Allow them to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
Tip - Taste the sauce and if you'd like to add additional hoisin or soy for more volume, or more ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, etc. for flavor you can add it now.
Evenly sprinkle the green onions, sesame seeds, and serve.
Tip - If you're serving these for an event and want to keep them warm, you can transfer them into a slow cooker and use the 'keep warm' or lowest heat setting.

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Notes

Storage: Meatballs will keep airtight at in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or as desired.

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