Ingredients

  • ground beef
    ground beef400 grams
  • ground pork
    ground pork80 grams
  • water
    water3 tablespoons
  • canola oil
    canola oil0.5 cup
  • napa cabbage
    napa cabbage600 grams
  • beef stock
    beef stock1 cup
  • green onion
    green onion1 tablespoon
  • ginger
    ginger1 teaspoon
  • egg
    egg1
  • baking soda
    baking soda0.25 teaspoon
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce0.5 tablespoon
  • salt
    salt0.25 teaspoon
  • shaoxing wine
    shaoxing wine0.5 tablespoon
  • cornstarch
    cornstarch1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce1 tablespoon
  • sugar
    sugar0.5 teaspoon
  • cornstarch
    cornstarch2 tablespoons
  • sesame oil
    sesame oil0.5 teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein26g
Carbs12g
Fat32g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Instructions

Grind ground beef and pork in a food processor with cold water for about 1 minute until the mixture comes together smoothly.

Add the seasonings for the meatballs to the mixture, and using your fingers blend them into the mixture until it comes together.

Slice the Napa cabbage into large pieces.

Stir fry with 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1/3 teaspoon salt.

Cover and cook until the cabbage is soft but still has bite to it.

Remove to a platter and keep warm.

Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Wet hands with water and form ball from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat mixture.

Drop the meatballs to the hot pan and press slightly on top of each meatballs.

Cook each side approximate 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Drain off the oil from the skillet.

Pour 1 cup of beef stock to the skillet, add soy sauce, salt, and sugar.

Let it boil then simmer fro 2 minutes.

Adjust the seasoning if needed at this time.

Thicken the sauce with the mixture of cornstarch and water, stir continuously until the sauce thicken.

Splash sesame oil and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.

Place meatballs over Napa cabbage on the platter.

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