Asian Meatball Bowl

Ingredients

The Meatballs:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. of each of the following: minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese, optional
• 2 tbsp. red wine, optional
• 3 slices bread, crumbled, or ½ cup dried breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together, shape into 2-inch balls, bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until done.

The Rice Mixture:

2. Cook the following according to package directions.
3. 2 cups 4Sisters Jasmine rice
4. 2 ½ cups water
5. 1 cup coconut milk
6. 1 tsp. sea salt
7. 1 lime, zest, & juice

The Dressing:

8. Whisk the following together in a bowl.
9. 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
10. 2 tsp. sesame oil
11. ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
12. 2 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
13. 2 tbsp. chili paste

Garnish:

14. Toss all together in a bowl.
15. 6 green onions, sliced thin
16. ½ cup fresh cilantro, fresh mint, & fresh basil leaves, torn (any of these are optional)

To Assemble the bowl:

17. Top cooked rice with meatballs & fresh herbs, then drizzle with dressing. Enjoy! Serves 4.