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Honey-soy Beef Meatballs

with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds

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4.6

  • Hands on20 - 40 minutes
  • Overall35 - 55 minutes
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Check out this delicious & flavourful dish to add to your weekly dinner rotation. Sticky Asian-style meatballs are served on a bed of fluffy rice with charred broccoli, black sesame seeds & fresh spring onion greens. Juicy, bouncy and tender, it’s absolutely divine!

Serving guide

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  1. READY THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. ROC THE BROC

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.

  3. MMMEATBALLS

    Return the pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.

  4. STICKY HONEY SOY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the ginger, garlic, and spring onion whites until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the honey soy, the NOMU rub and 80ml [160ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, and lower the heat. Simmer until reduced, 4-5 [5-6]|#7DA0D7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Cornflour mixture and meatballs and cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.

  5. MOUTHWATERING MEAL

    Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!

  • Jasmine Rice - 100ml

  • Broccoli Florets - 150g

  • Beef Meatballs - 3

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 20g

  • Spring Onion/s - 1

  • Cornflour - 5ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 5ml

  • Honey Soy - 45ml

  • NOMU Oriental Express - 15ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 5ml

  • Cashew Nuts - 10g

  1. READY THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. ROC THE BROC

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.

  3. MMMEATBALLS

    Return the pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.

  4. STICKY HONEY SOY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the ginger, garlic, and spring onion whites until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the honey soy, the NOMU rub and 80ml [160ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, and lower the heat. Simmer until reduced, 4-5 [5-6]|#7DA0D7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Cornflour mixture and meatballs and cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.

  5. MOUTHWATERING MEAL

    Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!

  • Jasmine Rice - 200ml

  • Broccoli Florets - 300g

  • Beef Meatballs - 6

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 40g

  • Spring Onion/s - 2

  • Cornflour - 10ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 10ml

  • Honey Soy - 90ml

  • NOMU Oriental Express - 30ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 10ml

  • Cashew Nuts - 20g

  1. READY THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. ROC THE BROC

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.

  3. MMMEATBALLS

    Return the pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.

  4. STICKY HONEY SOY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the ginger, garlic, and spring onion whites until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the honey soy, the NOMU rub and 240ml [320ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, and lower the heat. Simmer until reduced, 6-7 [7-8]|#7DA0D7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Cornflour mixture and meatballs and cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.

  5. MOUTHWATERING MEAL

    Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!

  • Jasmine Rice - 300ml

  • Broccoli Florets - 450g

  • Beef Meatballs - 9

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 60g

  • Spring Onions - 3

  • Cornflour - 15ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 15ml

  • Honey Soy - 135ml

  • NOMU Oriental Express - 45ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 15ml

  • Cashew Nuts - 30g

  1. READY THE RICE

    Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. ROC THE BROC

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.

  3. MMMEATBALLS

    Return the pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.

  4. STICKY HONEY SOY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the ginger, garlic, and spring onion whites until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the honey soy, the NOMU rub and 240ml [320ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, and lower the heat. Simmer until reduced, 6-7 [7-8]|#7DA0D7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the Cornflour mixture and meatballs and cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.

  5. MOUTHWATERING MEAL

    Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!

  • Broccoli Florets - 600g

  • Jasmine Rice - 400ml

  • Beef Meatballs - 12

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 80g

  • Spring Onions - 4

  • Cornflour - 20ml

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 20ml

  • Honey Soy - 185ml

  • NOMU Oriental Express - 60ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 20ml

  • Cashew Nuts - 40g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R316.66

for 4 servings · R79.16 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Dried Chilli Flakes
  • NOMU Oriental Express
  • Beef Meatballs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Honey-soy Beef Meatballs?

The preparation time for Honey-soy Beef Meatballs with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds is between 20 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Honey-soy Beef Meatballs with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds?

The total time required to make Honey-soy Beef Meatballs with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds is between 35 and 55 minutes.

How many servings does Honey-soy Beef Meatballs provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Honey-soy Beef Meatballs?

Beef Meatballs, Black Sesame Seeds, Broccoli Florets, Cashew Nuts, Cornflour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Honey Soy, Jasmine Rice, NOMU Oriental Express, Spring Onion/s, Spring Onions

What is the nutritional information of Honey-soy Beef Meatballs?

Calories: 988, Carbs: 116 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.3 grams, Sugar: 20.9 grams, Salt: 1986 grams

How do I prepare Honey-soy Beef Meatballs?

MOUTHWATERING MEAL: Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef! STICKY HONEY SOY: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the ginger, garlic, and spring onion whites until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the honey soy, the NOMU rub and 80ml [160ml]|#7DA0D7 of water, and lower the heat. Simmer until reduced, 4-5 [5-6]|#7DA0D7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the cornflour mixture and meatballs and cook until the sauce is thick and sticky. MMMEATBALLS: Return the pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan. ROC THE BROC: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the broccoli until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside. READY THE RICE: Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Honey-soy Beef Meatballs?

Beef Meatballs, Black Sesame Seeds, Broccoli Florets, Cashew Nuts, Cornflour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Honey Soy, Jasmine Rice, NOMU Oriental Express, Spring Onion/s, Spring Onions

How many calories does Honey-soy Beef Meatballs have?

988 calories

How much fat content does Honey-soy Beef Meatballs have?

grams