Asian-Style Orange Glazed Meatballs
A sticky-sweet Asian-inspired orange glaze turns a bag of frozen meatballs into something you'll want to make on repeat.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste or fresh grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅔ cup orange juice fresh squeezed or bottled
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound frozen meatballs (about 20)
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
- Steamed rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine ¾ cup orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste or fresh grated ginger and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce comes together and is begins to simmer.
- While the sauce heats, whisk ⅔ cup orange juice together with 4 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the sauce is simmering, pour in the orange juice slurry and whisk to combine.
- Add 1 pound frozen meatballs and stir to coat. Increase the heat to medium and stir frequently until the meatballs are warmed through and the glaze has simmered and thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Serve garnished with Sliced green onions and a side of Steamed rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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