Ginger-Soy Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz Ground beef (or turkey)
• 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 of the grated ginger, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Form into 10–12 small meatballs.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on 2–3 sides, about 6–8 minutes total.

3. 3

   Simmer: Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, remaining ginger, remaining soy sauce, and basil. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens, about 12–14 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning (more pepper or a little salt if needed). Serve hot with extra basil.