Sweet and Sticky Hoisin Meatballs

Name: Sweet and Sticky Hoisin Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

These tender meatballs are glazed in a rich, savory sauce that disappears as soon as you put them on the table.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Asian Inspired· July 25, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

Everyone loves these meatballs because they are so easy to make for a party or a quick weeknight dinner. The glaze is perfectly balanced with sweet and savory notes, and since they bake in the oven, you do not have to stand over a hot stove.

My best tip is to use a cookie scoop to make sure all the meatballs are the same size so they cook evenly. If you want them extra sticky, feel free to toss them in the pan with the sauce for an extra minute before you serve.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and half of the minced garlic until just combined.
3
Roll the meat mixture into small balls, about one inch in diameter, and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake the meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes until they are cooked through and browned.
5
While the meatballs bake, whisk the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and the rest of the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6
Simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
7
Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce to coat them thoroughly.
8
Serve immediately with a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds.

💡 Tips

These are great served as appetizers with toothpicks. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them gently in a pan.

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