Chili and Lime Glazed Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
¼ Cup Lime Juice
¼ Cup Breadcrumbs
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Turmeric
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
½ An Onion, Diced
½ Teaspoon Chili Flakes
4 cups Thai vermicelli Rice Noodles (or white rice)
3 Sliced Green Onions
Glaze Ingredients
½ Cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
¼ Cup Lime Juice
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
Zest of 1 Lime
Directions
1. Prepare the meatballs by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Set aside.
2. Prepare the glaze by whisking together all glaze ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
3. Prepare the rice noodles or white rice according to the box directions while cooking the meatballs.
4. In a cast-iron skillet, heat over medium-high heat.
5. Using a cookie scoop to create 2 tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them in the skillet.
6. Let the meatballs cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned on each side.
7. Pour the glaze over the meatballs and cook for an additional 5 minutes until it has reduced a bit and thickened.
8. Toss the meatballs to coat them completely and serve over rice noodles or rice and top with sliced green onion.