Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

This 3-ingredient sauce is equal parts sweet, savory, and fiery, and it's the perfect glaze for these tender/juicy, oven-roasted meatballs.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Dairy Free Diet

Keyword dinner, easy, ground beef, meatballs, spicy

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 385kcal

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped bell peppers or mini bell peppers any color
1/2 cup chili garlic sauce for a milder sauce, use just 2 tablespoons and use 3/4 cup grape jam
1/2 cup grape jam or jelly
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Cooked rice for serving I used jasmine
Chopped green onions for serving

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a large bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, cilantro, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and shape the mixture into 12 to 16 meatballs.
Transfer the meatballs to the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the chili garlic sauce, grape jam, and soy sauce and bring to a simmer. Partially cover and simmer for 5 minutes (or until the meatballs finish cooking).
Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
Serve the meatballs, peppers, and sauce over the rice and top with green onions.