Description
Gingery beef Meatballs with Peaches Basil and Lime is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This dish features tender meatballs infused with fresh ginger and garlic, paired with a luscious peach sauce that brings a refreshing twist to your meal. Perfect for warm summer evenings or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings, these meatballs are not just delicious but also healthy, made with lean protein and vibrant produce. With quick preparation and versatile serving options, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite that creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger (finely grated or minced)
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 pound Ground beef (or turkey, or chicken, or vegan meat)
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs (or plain bread crumbs)
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh basil (fine chopped, plus more for serving)
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons apple vinegar (or chicken broth, orange juice, or water)
- 2 Cups Fresh ripe peaches (diced, peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/4 cup onion or shallot (thin sliced)
- 1 lime (halves)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together grated ginger, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Add ground beef, panko bread crumbs, and chopped basil. Gently combine without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1¼-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs until browned all over (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Add apple vinegar to the skillet, scrape up browned bits, then add diced peaches and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer covered until meatballs are cooked through (approximately 5 to 10 minutes), adjusting sauce consistency as needed.
- Finish with sliced onions and fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg