GENERAL TSO MEATBALLS RECIPE

General Tso Meatballs Recipe image

Provided by ksgroves

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ginger, minced or grated
1 tsp. sesame oil
kosher salt
pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cornstarch
vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 TBS apple cider vinegar
2 TBS hoisin sauce
1 TBS honey
2 tsp. sesame seeds

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko bread crumbs, 2 green onions, egg, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. 2. Roll mixture into small balls, about a heaping tablespoon. Then toss meatballs in cornstarch. 3. In a large skillet over medium high heat about 1/2 " of vegetable oil. Add meatballs and cook until seared on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove meatballs from skillet and drain fat. 4. To the skillet over medium heat, add chicken broth, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, hoisin, and honey. Whisk to combine then add back meatballs. Simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes more. 5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with remaining green onion and sesame seeds.