Hello Fresh Firecracker Meatballs (Printable)
Spicy glazed meatballs with jasmine rice and crisp sautéed vegetables for a bold weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef or pork, or a blend
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Firecracker Sauce
09 - 3 tablespoons sriracha
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Rice and Vegetables
15 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice
16 - 2 cups water
17 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
18 - 1 large carrot, julienned
19 - 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
20 - 3.5 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
21 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
22 - Extra sliced scallions, for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 430°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just incorporated. Form mixture into 16 to 20 small meatballs and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot, bell pepper, and green beans; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but retain crispness. Season lightly with salt.
07 - Once cooked, transfer meatballs to a large bowl and gently toss with about two-thirds of the firecracker sauce until evenly coated.
08 - Serve meatballs over jasmine rice with sautéed vegetables alongside. Drizzle with remaining firecracker sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and additional scallions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one will guess how easily you pulled off that glossy, spicy glaze—it’s become my newest kitchen party trick.
- The mix of saucy meatballs, fluffy rice, and crisp veggies makes this dish feel both indulgent and undeniably fresh.
02 -
- If you rush the meatball shaping, they'll fall apart—roll them gently and don’t pack too tight.
- Washing the rice until water runs clear made my finished bowls fluffier every time.
03 -
- A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a restaurant-style finish—don’t skip if you have them.
- Warming the firecracker sauce gently (without boiling) before tossing with the meatballs makes it cling like magic.