Thai Inspired Meatballs

These Thai inspired meatballs are perfect for crowds and can be made ahead, frozen, and cooked to order!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs West Side Beef Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 West Side Beef Free Range Egg
  • 1 shallot diced finely
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 TBSP grated ginger
  • 1 tsp lemongrass paste
  • 1/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 2 TBSP chopped Thai basil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Celsius.
  2. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Scoop mixture and measure each meatball at 2 TBSP per ball.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, turning meatballs at the halfway mark.
  6. Serve on skewers or on a large platter. Pairs well with a Thai chili dipping sauce.