Description
Lemongrass Meatball Bowls offer a delicious blend of flavors, featuring succulent meatballs infused with fragrant lemongrass, served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a zesty lime sauce. This vibrant dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can impress your family and friends in no time. Enjoy the freshness of herbs and the bright citrus notes that elevate each bite, making this meal both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice (for serving)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice and chili sauce in a small bowl.
- Serve meatballs over cooked rice, drizzled with the sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg