Vietnamese-Style Beef Meatballs with Bun
A traditional Vietnamese dish featuring ground beef meatballs served with warm bun. This recipe is a flavorful and comforting twist on a classic.
Ingredients
- ●250g Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●4-6 pieces BunWarm, soft bun
- ●1 medium Wholesome OnionFinely chopped
- ●1/4 cup Mixed CilantroChopped
- ●2 cups Grain RiceCooked
- ●2 tsp Cha SpicesGround cinnamon, paprika, and nutmeg
- ●1 tsp SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 tsp Black PepperTo taste
- ●1 large EggBeaten
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable OilFor frying
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, cilantro, rice, cha spices, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- 3
Add the beaten egg to the mixture and mix until just combined.
- 4
Use your hands to shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. You should end up with around 20-25 meatballs.
- 5
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each meatball to allow for even cooking.
- 6
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
- 7
While the meatballs are baking, toast the bun by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warm and soft.
- 8
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
- 9
Serve the meatballs with the warm bun, and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!