Delicious Stir-Fried Beef Meatballs with Savory Sauce
Delicious Stir-Fried Beef Meatballs with Savory Sauce
A Hearty and Flavorful Stir-Fried Beef Meatball Dish
Enjoy a delicious stir-fried meatball dish! The recipe for the beef meatballs themselves can be found on the recipe page. ^^
Main Ingredients- 300g pre-made frozen beef meatballs
- 1/4 onion
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (cheongyang)
- 1 red chili pepper
- 10 whole garlic cloves
Sauce Ingredients- 8 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or similar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 8 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or similar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thaw the pre-made frozen beef meatballs by taking them out of the freezer beforehand and letting them defrost slowly in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Once thawed, gently pat the meatballs with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture or blood. This helps them cook evenly.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables: Remove the stems from the chili peppers and slice them diagonally into thick pieces. Cut the onion into roughly 1 cm thick slices. Slice the whole garlic cloves thinly. Cutting the vegetables into larger pieces will maintain their texture and make the dish visually appealing.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, oligosaccharide, cooking wine, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and black pepper powder. Stir well to create the savory sauce mixture. Having the sauce pre-mixed will make the stir-frying process much smoother.
Step 4
Heat a shallow pan over medium heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Add the sliced whole garlic cloves and stir-fry until they turn golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; you want to infuse the oil with its aroma.
Step 5
Once the garlic is lightly browned, add the prepared onion, red chili pepper, and green chili peppers to the pan. Stir-fry with the garlic until the vegetables begin to soften slightly. Cooking over medium-high heat will help keep the vegetables crisp-tender.
Step 6
Now, add the thawed beef meatballs to the pan with the vegetables. Continue to stir-fry together for about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the meatballs from sticking to the bottom of the pan and ensure they cook evenly. You’ll notice the meatballs starting to get a nice sheen.
Step 7
When the onions become translucent and the vegetables have softened a bit, pour the pre-mixed sauce into the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld with the meatballs and vegetables.
Step 8
While the sauce is simmering, prepare a slurry. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth and lump-free. This slurry will thicken the sauce, helping it cling beautifully to the meatballs and vegetables.
Step 9
Once the soy sauce mixture is bubbling, reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, rich consistency. Your delicious stir-fried beef meatballs are now ready to be served! Enjoy your meal.
