Thai Beef Meatballs

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time40 mins

To serve this recipe as elegant hors d'oeuvres, skewer each meatball with picks made from cleaned stalks of lemon grass. Serve on a platter with purchased Thai chili or sweet and sour sauce in a small bowl for dipping. Make Ahead Tip: Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in microwave to serve.

2 lb (1 kg) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round or Lean Ground Beef

1 cup (250 mL) dry bread crumbs

¼ cup (50 mL) unsweetened canned coconut milk

1 egg

3 tbsp (45 mL) sweetened dessicated coconut

3 tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce

2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar

2 tbsp (30 mL) minced ginger root

2 tbsp (30 mL) minced green onions

2 tbsp (30 mL) minced cloves garlic

¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper

Combine beef, bread crumbs, coconut milk, egg, coconut, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger root, green onions, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly.

Using 1 tbsp (15 mL) measure, shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place in single layer on lightly oiled, foil-lined baking trays.

Cook in 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until completely cooked and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into centre of several meatballs reads 160°F (71°C).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 112

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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