Hoisin Meatballs

Name: Hoisin Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 large egg; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; Sesame seeds

These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, substitute beef broth. —Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas

Ingredients

1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 large egg
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
Sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat broiler. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, whisk together wine, hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine next seven ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs; place on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until browned, 3-4 minutes.
Add meatballs to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, stirring halfway through, until meatballs are cooked through, 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, about 8 minutes, gently stirring halfway through.