Hoisin-Glazed Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
• 0.5 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce , divided
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1.5 teaspoons fresh ginger
• 0.5 cups hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 green onion , minced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound green beans , trimmed
• cooked white rice , for serving
• toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Put ground beef, panko, egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon ginger in a bowl; stir until just combined (do not overwork). Gently shape mixture into 11/2-inch balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers of meatballs registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, stir together hoisin sauce, honey, green onion, vinegar, sesame oil, and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons sauce in a small bowl for green beans. Add meatballs to remaining sauce in saucepan; cook until flavors meld, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly blistered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add reserved sauce to beans; stir to coat. Serve meatballs with beans over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.