Teriyaki Meatballs with Mango Avocado Salsa

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 red onion finely diced
• 2 cups packed baby kale roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic finely minced
• 2 lbs ground beef I used 90/10
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• salt & pepper to taste - don’t be shy with the salt!
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

for the teriyaki glaze:

• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons grated garlic
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1/2 cup sweet chile sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

for the salsa:

• 3 small ripe mangoes peeled and diced
• 1/4 red onion finely diced-left over from the meatballs
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/2 Jalapeño finely minced
• 1/2 ripe haas avocado diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• salt & pepper to taste
• Lime wedges cilantro for garnish, optional