Asian Plum Meatballs
- Brianne Thomas
- Dec 22, 2025
- 3 min read
These delicious bites offer a mouthwatering combination of savory spices and a sweet, tangy glaze that creates a unique taste experience that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds!
If you’ve been looking for an affordable and unexpected way to amp up the flavors of lean ground beef, I have just the recipe for you! These delicious bites are packed full of flavorful spices and a tangy-sweet Asian Plum glaze. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, as an appetizer for holidays or game day, and make an exciting addition to any potluck table!
Why You’ll Love This Asian Plum Meatball Recipe
Easy to Make. These meatballs come together in just a few simple steps.
Budget Friendly. Affordable pantry staples help to save some money.
Freezer Friendly. Perfect for meal prepping because they freeze beautifully and reheat quickly.
How to Serve Asian Plum Meatballs
I typically serve these mouthwatering bites over white rice with a side of Simple Sauteed Green Beans and Homemade Cream Cheese Wontons. Asian Plum Meatballs make a delicious appetizer and a wonderful addition to a potluck table!
Helpful Tips for Making Asian Plum Meatballs
Size Matters. Use a cookie scoop to ensure consistency in size and bake time.
Sauce. If you enjoy having extra sauce for the rice, add an extra cup or two of the Asian Plum sauce prior to baking.
Variations: Try using ground venison, turkey, or chicken instead of lean ground beef.
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Don’t Have Homemade Asian Plum Sauce?
This store-bought version will do just fine, but you may need to adjust the spices to suit your taste preferences.
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Yield: Approximately 35 meatballs
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 pints Asian Plum Sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ - 1 cup finely crushed breadcrumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine 2 pounds lean ground beef with 1 ½ teaspoons each of ground black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder, 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika and ground mustard, and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix in finely crushed breadcrumbs.
Roll into one-inch balls and place into two 9x13 baking dishes. Cover with Asian Plum Sauce.
Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through and evenly browned. The USDA recommends an internal temperature of at least 160°F.
How To Store Asian Plum Meatballs
Prepared meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze Asian Plum Meatballs
Meatballs can be frozen either raw or cooked form for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Frozen Asian Plum Meatballs
Thaw frozen meatballs in the refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed in a preheated 375°F oven for approximately 45 minutes or until an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees has been reached.
Alternatively, cooked frozen meatballs can be reheated in a slow cooker on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Please note that raw frozen meatballs may not hold their shape during slow cooking.
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