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Thai Beef Meatballs

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time40 mins

To serve this recipe as elegant hors d'oeuvres, skewer each meatball with picks made from cleaned stalks of lemon grass. Serve on a platter with purchased Thai chili or sweet and sour sauce in a small bowl for dipping. Make Ahead Tip: Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in microwave to serve.

 2 lb (1 kg) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round or Lean Ground Beef
 1 cup (250 mL) dry bread crumbs
 ¼ cup (50 mL) unsweetened canned coconut milk
 1 egg
 3 tbsp (45 mL) sweetened dessicated coconut
 3 tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) rice vinegar
 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced ginger root
 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced green onions
 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced cloves garlic
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
1

Combine beef, bread crumbs, coconut milk, egg, coconut, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger root, green onions, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly.

2

Using 1 tbsp (15 mL) measure, shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place in single layer on lightly oiled, foil-lined baking trays.

3

Cook in 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until completely cooked and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into centre of several meatballs reads 160°F (71°C).

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

23 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
Protein 9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.