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Asian Meatballs with Blackberry Hoisin Sauce

Meat that is too lean tends to make dry meatballs. If using ground turkey, choose “lean” rather than “extra lean” for moist, flavorful meatballs. A juicy blackberry center is a fun surprise in these meatballs. Serve warm for best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes   |    Cook Time: 12 minutes   |    Makes: 12 servings
  • Quick Prep
  • Healthy - Low fat
Asian Meatballs
  • 1 1 1lb. POUNDWeightlean ground beef, turkey or chicken (not breast meat) 
  • 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumedry bread crumbs 
  • 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumesoy sauce 
  • 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeketchup 
  • 2 2 2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumegrated fresh ginger 
  • 3 3 3each Volumegreen onions, thinly sliced 
  • 1 1 1pkg. Volume(6 oz) Driscoll’s Blackberries 
Blackberry Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 1 1pkg. Volume(6 oz) Driscoll’s Blackberries 
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2cup CUP_USVolumehoisin sauce 
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2cup CUP_USVolumeketchup 
Asian Meatballs
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil for easier clean-up. 
  3. Mix meat, crumbs, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger and green onions until well combined. 
  4. Press a thin layer of meat (about 1/8-inch) around each blackberry, sealing completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. 
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes until meat is cooked, turning balls over half-way through for more even browning. 
  6. Keep warm until serving. 
Blackberry Hoisin Sauce
  1. Combine 1 package blackberries, hoisin sauce and ketchup in a small saucepan. 
  2. Cook over medium heat, pressing or mashing blackberries into sauce. Simmer until heated through and slightly thickened. 
  3. Serve sauce and meatballs warm. Offer toothpicks for dipping meatballs, or add meatballs to sauce. 

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
Total Fat 3.69g
    Saturated Fat 0.71g
Cholesterol 34.62mg
Sodium 599mg
Total Carbohydrates 24.33g
    Dietary Fiber 2.54g
Protein 9.98g