Description
These Banh Mi Meatballs are a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Vietnamese cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Beef Meatballs (Mini or Regular size)
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Carrot
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
- 1 medium Thinly Sliced Jalapeño
- 1/4 cup Chopped Mint
- 1/4 cup Pickled Red Onions
- 2 Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Sauté: Add frozen meatballs to the hot skillet, sauté for 3-5 minutes until golden-brown.
- Mix Sauce: Combine sweet chili sauce, low-sodium teriyaki sauce, and fish sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Coat: Pour the sauce mixture over the browned meatballs and cover; cook for about 10 minutes.
- Thicken: Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and stir sauce for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish: Sprinkle shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and jalapeños over the meatballs; add mint and pickled onions if desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a platter and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Ensure meatballs are turned frequently during the initial sautéing for even cooking. Use fresh vegetables and high-quality sauces for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Banh Mi Meatballs, Vietnamese, beef meatballs, quick dinner