Description
These Asian Meatballs with Yakisoba noodles are a delicious fusion of flavors that make for a satisfying meal. Tender meatballs infused with ginger and garlic are paired with savory yakisoba noodles and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy Asian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground pork (or ground chicken)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Yakisoba:
- 12 oz yakisoba noodles (pre-cooked or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 small carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish: sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix ground pork, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Form into meatballs and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make the Yakisoba: In a skillet, sauté cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper. Add yakisoba noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Combine: Add baked meatballs to the skillet and toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with turkey or beef.
- For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free noodles.
- Feel free to add mushrooms, snap peas, or bok choy for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
