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sweet chili meatballs plated with glossy sauce and garnish
Taha Ayad

Sweet Chili Meatballs

Sticky, sweet, and lightly spicy, these sweet chili meatballs come together fast and deliver bold flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz frozen homestyle meatballs
  • 1 ½ cups sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon crushed powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Warm the meatballs in a pan or slow cooker.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs.
  4. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the meatballs.
  5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  1. Use turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter option.
  2. Add pineapple or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
  3. Adjust the heat by increasing or reducing the red pepper flakes.
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