Beef Hoisin Mini Meatballs

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 13 minutes

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 8 oz extra-lean ground beef
• 3 Tbsp dry bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp minced green onion

Sauce

• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/3 cup red currant jelly
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 Tbsp water

Garnish

• 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. For the meatballs, combine the beef, bread crumbs, hoisin sauce, garlic, egg and onion. Form into 20 to 24 meatballs, about one inch in diameter.

2. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking oil and add the meatballs. Cook over medium-high heat for three minutes, turning until browned on all sides.

3. For the sauce, combine the hoisin sauce, jelly, garlic, ginger and water in a small bowl. Add to the meatballs and stir well. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

4. Serve garnished.