{IN THE MIXING BOWL} General Tao Meatballs REVIVED!



This recipe was one of the first recipes I posted back in December 2011! Look how terrible the photo quality is?! Even though this is 9 years old, you can see how the general tao sauce has been my go-to since the beginning of time!

These delicious meatballs are perfect for potluck parties, as an appetizer or part of a complete meal! An asian twist on the traditional meatball will be a sure crowd pleaser!


Meatballs:

Part 1:
2lbs lean or medium ground beef
1/2 onion minced or pureed
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
1/2 cup panko crumbs (or breadcrumbs of your choice)

Part 2:
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (VH brand)
2 tbsp ketchup 
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp worcestershire
Dash of garlic salt
Dash of onion powder
Black pepper to taste
White pepper to taste
Salt to taste (2-3 tsp approx)

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl (or kitchenaid mixer with paddle attachment), combine all ingredients in Part 1.

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients in Part 2. Pour into meat mixture and combine well. Test flavour by cooking a small patty. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

Form 1.5" meatballs and place on baking sheet covered with parchment.

Bake until cooked through, approx 20 mins.

General Tao sauce:

Part 1:
2 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sambal oelek (OR ketchup for a mild sauce)
1/2 tsp paprika

Part 2:
3 tbsp water
1/2 cup sugar

Green onion, finely sliced diagonally for garnishing

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients in part 1. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil ingredients in part 2. Cook without mixing till syrup turns golden. Lower to medium-low heat, and whisk in part 1 mixture. Simmer till sauce is syrupy. Keep warm till meatballs are cooked through.

Using a large bowl, mix meatballs lightly with 3/4 of the sauce. Transfer to serving dish and drizzle remaining sauce. Garnish with green onions. Feel free to serve extra dipping sauce on the side!

{cook.love.enjoy}


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