Asian-Inspired Meatballs

This is a variation of my Barbecued Meatballs with a little Asian flair. It was a big hit with my husband. You could make this recipe as the main course of a meal, or it could work for an appetizer as well.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 30 meatballs

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄3 cup  saltine crackers, crushed
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 2  cups catsup
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1  teaspoon dried ginger (or 1/2 tsp fresh grated)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  sesame oil
• 2  tablespoons molasses

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Thoroughly combine ground beef, milk, oats, crackers, egg, 1/4 cup onion, 1 teaspoons garlic powder, salt, pepper and chili powder for meatballs.
3. Form meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place in a 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. Combine catsup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, 1 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 cup chopped onion, ginger and sesame oil. Stir mixture until sugar dissolves (will be a bit grainy).
5. Pour sauce mixture over meatballs.
6. Bake at 350°F for one hour.
7. I like to serve this recipe with rice and steamed Asian veggies.