Sweet & Tangy Asian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork or ground beef
• 1 cup baby portabello mushrooms (minced)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup Panko or breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 egg
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1 cup thai sweet chili sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil.

2. 2

   Saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes, until they're tender and wilted.

3. 3

   Remove the cooked veggies from the heat and set aside to cool.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, sesame oil, Panko, egg, cooked veggies, five spice, parsley and soy sauce.

5. 5

   Form 1" meatballs and place them onto a baking sheet lined with a baking rack.

6. 6

   Broil the meatballs at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, or until the meatballs and browned and cooked through.

7. 7

   While the meatballs are still hot, brush them with the sweet chili sauce, then serve.