Spicy Meatball Bites

Tiny warm meatballs seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika and cilantro served with a sesame dip.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1  small onion, grated
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3  ounces  fresh breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 2  tablespoons cilantro, chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 3  tablespoons olive oil

• For the dip

• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon rice wine or 1  tablespoon sherry wine
• 1  scallion, thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

1. Make the dip: whisk together all the ingredients and set aside.
2. Combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into little balls.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the meatballs, in batches, over a medium heat for 5 mins or until browned, firm and cooked through.
4. Serve warm with the dip.