Asian Meatballs

Meatballs are a classic dinner time dish and there are so many different ways to make them.  I think  a sweet and sour meatball recipe was the first cookbook recipe I ever made  when I was in high school and I still make that same recipe today.  I wanted something different.    I love Asian flavours and these are great ! Try these as a dinner dish or as an appetizer at a cocktail party or get-together.

What you need :

For the meatballs  :

1 lb of ground pork
1 lb ground beef

3/4 cup of panko crumbs - Japanese bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs will do

1 egg
1 TB chili powder
1 tsp 5 spice powder
1/2 grated onion
2 TB lite soy sauce
1 TB sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped.. white and green part
1 tsp pepper


Mix all the above ingredients together.  Form into balls.  Place in a casserole dish.  Bake in oven for about 35-40 minutes.

For the Sauce :

¾ c brown sugar

½ cup soy
½ cup honey
1 tsp garlic
½ cup apple juice ( or orange juice)

2 tsp of cornstarch

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.  Pour over cooked meatballs and place back in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Enjoy !