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Asian Meatballs – Simple Steps

Experience the simple culinary masterpiece of GiGi Ashworth, our past featured chef. Savor the delectable taste of our 100% grass-fed and finished Ground Beef Sirloin transformed into a succulent meatball fit for any meal of the day! 

Our Sirloin Beef Steak Patties are made from the leanest ground beef available from US Wellness Meats. With 90% lean meat content, these pre-made patties are a convenient substitute for one pound of lean ground beef as a stand-alone product or in a delish recipe (like this one!) Time-saving and delicious, these patties make healthy meal options more accessible than ever. We also have various grass-fed ground beef options available for those who prefer fattier ground beef or with organ meats blend.

Asian Meatballs – Simple Steps

By; GiGi Ashworth | @GiGiEats 

Meatball Ingredients:

  • 1 lb USWM Grass-fed Ground Beef (I used Ground Top Sirloin)
  • 1 Tbsp Tamari Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce (choose your favorite)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Powdered Ginger
  • 1/2 cup Minced Water Chestnuts
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 pastured egg

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Tamari Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Brown “Sugar”
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Powdered Ginger
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions:

  1. Put 1 lb of ground beef in a bowl
  2. Add 1 Tbsp Tamari Sauce, add Sesame Oil, Hot Sauce, Garlic Powder, Powdered Ginger, Minced Water Chestnuts, Sesame Seeds, and egg to the bowl.
  3. Mix the ingredients together with the ground beef.
  4. In another bowl, prepare the sauce. Add Arrowroot Powder, Tamari Sauce, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Powdered Ginger, and Sesame Seeds
  5. Whisk sauce ingredients until combined well.
  6. Roll ground beef into 1-inch balls and place on greased shallow saute pan, cookie sheet, or small muffin tin.
  7. Cook on the stovetop until the underneath appears to be browned, then turn and cook the other side of the meatballs. Check the internal temperature for doneness (approx 160 degrees). – OR – Alternatively, bake at 350 degrees for approximately 5-7 minutes, then turn and finish cooking for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Pour sauce over the meatballs, top with chives, and serve!

GiGi Dubois Ashworth

GiGi Dubois Ashworth is a Certified Nutritionist, allergen-friendly cook, and popular food blogger/vlogger at GiGi Eats Celebrities. If you’re feeling like you need a good smile, check out her blog or Instagram @gigieats. GiGi’s witty presentations bring her humor into the kitchen along with simply delicious recipes!

Make sure to check out more from GiGi and our other fantastic chefs on our US Wellness Meats blog!