Firecracker Meatballs: Roasted Green Beans & Sesame Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  ¼ tsp
• ginger
  2 tsp
• green beans
  10 oz
• ground beef
  12 oz
• honey
  1 tbsp
• jasmine rice
  ½ cup
• korean chili flakes
  1 tsp
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  2 tbsp
• salt
  ½ tsp, ½ tsp
• scallions
  2 unit
• sesame seeds
  1 tbsp
• sour cream
  2 tbsp
• soy sauce
  2 tbsp
• sriracha
  1 tsp
• water
  ¾ cup

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• small pot
• large bowl
• baking sheet

1. 

   1

   Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens; mince whites. Peel and mince ginger .

   scallions: 2 unit, ginger: 1 tsp
2. 

   2

   In a large bowl , combine mayonnaise , sour cream , honey , 2 tsp soy sauce , and sriracha to taste. Set aside.

   mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, sour cream: 2 tbsp, honey: 1 tbsp, soy sauce: 2 tbsp, sriracha: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the sesame seeds ; cook, stirring, until golden brown ⏱️ 1-2 minutes . Add jasmine rice , ¾ cup water , and a big pinch of salt . Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ⏱️ 15-18 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

   olive oil: 1 tbsp, sesame seeds: 1 tbsp, jasmine rice: ½ cup, water: ¾ cup, salt: ½ tsp
4. 

   4

   While rice cooks, in a second large bowl , combine ground beef , panko breadcrumbs , ginger , scallion whites, remaining soy sauce, salt , and black pepper . Form into 10-12 1½-inch meatballs.

   ground beef: 12 oz, panko breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp, ginger: 1 tsp, salt: ½ tsp, black pepper: ¼ tsp
5. 

   5

   Place meatballs on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet . On empty side, toss green beans with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until meatballs are cooked through and green beans are browned and tender ⏱️ 14-16 minutes .

   green beans: 10 oz
6. 

   6

   Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls or plates. Carefully add meatballs to bowl with sauce; toss to coat. Top rice with meatballs and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Serve green beans to the side. Garnish with scallion greens, remaining sesame seeds, and korean chili flakes to taste.

   korean chili flakes: 1 tsp