HOISIN MEATBALLS

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These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, simply substitute beef broth. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h45m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 large egg
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
Sesame seeds

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, whisk together wine, hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine next 7 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs; place on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until browned, 3-4 minutes., Add meatballs to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, stirring halfway through, until meatballs are cooked through, 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, about 8 minutes, gently stirring halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.