eCook Meal
Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs
with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds
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
Choose your portion size.
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.
MMMEATBALLS
Place the mince in a bowl, add ½ of the NOMU rub, the Ginger and Garlic, the spring onion whites, ½ of the dried chilli flakes (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Combine and roll into 4-5 meatballs per portion. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.
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.
STICKY HONEY SOY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the meatballs for 3-4 minutes, shifting as they colour. Add the honey soy 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 cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.
MOUTHWATERING MEAL
Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!
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.
MMMEATBALLS
Place the mince in a bowl, add ½ of the NOMU rub, the Ginger and Garlic, the spring onion whites, ½ of the dried chilli flakes (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Combine and roll into 4-5 meatballs per portion. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.
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.
STICKY HONEY SOY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the meatballs for 3-4 minutes, shifting as they colour. Add the honey soy 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 cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.
MOUTHWATERING MEAL
Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!
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.
MMMEATBALLS
Place the mince in a bowl, add ½ of the NOMU rub, the Ginger and Garlic, the spring onion whites, ½ of the dried chilli flakes (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Combine and roll into 4-5 meatballs per portion. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.
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.
STICKY HONEY SOY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the meatballs for 3-4 minutes, shifting as they colour. Add the honey soy 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 cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.
MOUTHWATERING MEAL
Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!
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.
MMMEATBALLS
Place the mince in a bowl, add ½ of the NOMU rub, the Ginger and Garlic, the spring onion whites, ½ of the dried chilli flakes (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Combine and roll into 4-5 meatballs per portion. In a small bowl, mix the Cornflour with 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside.
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.
STICKY HONEY SOY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the meatballs for 3-4 minutes, shifting as they colour. Add the honey soy 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 cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.
MOUTHWATERING MEAL
Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R418.24
for 4 servings · R104.56 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Broccoli Florets needs 600 gBroccoli Florets 300 g 300 g at R36.99 · 2.0× packsR73.98
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Cashew Nuts needs 40 gCashew Nut Chicken 400 g 400 g at R109.99 · 10% of packR11.00
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Spring Onions needs 4Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 20Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Cornflour needs 20 mlMaizena Cornflour 500 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Honey Soy needs 185 mlEasy To Wok Honey, Soy and Ginger Stir Fry Sauce 125 ml 125 ml at R25.99 · 1.48× packR38.47
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Black Sesame Seeds needs 20 mlBlack Sesame Seeds 250 g R63.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R63.99
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Fresh Ginger needs 80 gSoya Ginger Chicken Booster Bowl™ 350 g 350 g at R99.99 · 23% of packR22.85
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Jasmine Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked Coconut Jasmine Rice 250 g R43.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R43.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Roast Rub
- Dried Chilli Flakes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs?
The preparation time for Honey-soy Homemade 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 Homemade Beef Meatballs with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds?
The total time required to make Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs with fluffy rice, charred broccoli & black sesame seeds is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs?
Beef, Beef Mince, Black Sesame Seeds, Broccoli Florets, Cashew Nut, Cornflour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Ginger, Honey Soy, Jasmine Rice, NOMU Roast Rub, Spring Onion
What is the nutritional information of Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs?
Calories: 992, Carbs: 117 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.6 grams, Sugar: 19.8 grams, Salt: 2055 grams
How do I prepare Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs?
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. MMMEATBALLS: Place the mince in a bowl, add ½ of the NOMU rub, the ginger and garlic, the spring onion whites, ½ of the dried chilli flakes (to taste), and a drizzle of oil. Combine and roll into 4-5 meatballs per portion. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water and set aside. MOUTHWATERING MEAL: Make a bed of fluffy rice, top with the broccoli, meatballs and all the sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining dried chilli (to taste) and black sesame seeds, and the cashew nuts. Garnish with spring onion greens. Well done, Chef! 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. STICKY HONEY SOY: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the meatballs for 3-4 minutes, shifting as they colour. Add the honey soy 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 cook until the sauce is thick and sticky.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs?
Beef, Beef Mince, Black Sesame Seeds, Broccoli Florets, Cashew Nut, Cornflour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Ginger, Honey Soy, Jasmine Rice, NOMU Roast Rub, Spring Onion
How many calories does Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs have?
992 calories
How much fat content does Honey-soy Homemade Beef Meatballs have?
grams