General Tao Beef Meatballs

General Tao Beef Meatballs

easy 35 minutes

with rice and broccoli

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef
  • Basmati Rice
  • Fresh Chili Pepper
  • Grilled Sesame Seeds
  • Garlic Clove(s)
  • Ginger
  • Maple Syrup
  • Soy Sauce
  • Beef Broth Cube(s)
  • Cornstarch
  • Green Onion(s)
  • Broccoli

Necessary elements

Pots, pan, bowl, strainer.

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1. Caution spicy pepper! If you have sensitive skin, use gloves to handle the ingredient. Remove the seeds for a milder taste. Chop the garlic, the ginger, the chili pepper and the green onions. Cut the broccoli into pieces.

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2. Rinse the rice. Bring a pot of water with 1.5 2P | 2 3P cups of boiling water. Pour in the rice, cover and cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes. Bring another pot of water to a boil, cook the broccoli 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

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3. In a pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Form 4-5 beef meatballs per person. Cook in the pan 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.

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4. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, the maple syrup, the garlic, the ginger, 0.5 2P | 1 3P bouillon cube, 80 2P | 120 3P ml of water, the cornstarch and the chili peppers, to taste (be careful! Spicy). It’s possible to keep the chili for serving.

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5. In the same pan used to cook the meatballs, add the sauce. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add the meatballs, coat well in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and mix well.

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6. Serve the general tao beef meatballs with the rice and the broccoli. Garnish with the green onions and the sesame seeds. Bon appétit!