Vietnamese Bun Cha Inspired Meatballs Meal Prep
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
40 meatballs
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Calories
71 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Bun Cha Inspired Meatballs Meal Prep
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This Bun Cha Inspired Meatball Meal Prep can be made three ways: Instant Pot, Oven, and Stovetop! A classical Vietnamese recipe made easy!
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 900 grams ground pork
- 4-5 tbsp lemongrass grated or very finely chopped
- 3-4 tbsp grated ginger loosely packed (or to taste)*
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 red chilis seeds removed, chopped finely
- 1 lime zest
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- salt and pepper
- 2 tsp oil
Liquid for the Instant Pot Method
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- lime zest
- 1 cup chicken broth
Sauce for the Meatballs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- lime zest
- lime juice
To Serve
- 1 carrot julienned
- peanuts
- lime wedge
- rice or quinoa or vermicelli noodles
Instructions
- In a container, mix together the lemongrass, ginger, garlic, red chili, lime zest, chopped cilantro, honey, and soy sauce into the pork.
- Mix together throughly and then roll into little meatballs. I use an ice cream scoop to make the sizing consistent and easy. Set aside.
Instant Pot Method
- To make the meatballs in an Instant Pot, add some oil into the IP while on sauté mode.
- Place the meatballs into the IP and let it brown on one side before flipping it over.
- Add in the liquid (1 cup chicken broth, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, and lemon zest) into the IP.
- Secure the lid on the IP, turn the valve to sealing, click manual (pressure), and set the IP for 10 minutes.
- Once done, serve with your choice of sides. I choose carrots, rice, and peanuts. Use the liquid in the IP as a light sauce for the meatballs.
Oven Method
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees
- Spray down a pan with non-stick and place your meatballs onto the pan before popping it into the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Once done, serve with your choice of sides and mix together 3 tbsp of honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, lime zest, and lime juice for the sauce.
Stove Top Method
- On medium-high heat, drizzle lightly some oil onto the pan so the meatballs don't stick.
- Add the meatballs into the pan and let it cook until they're golden and cooked through.
- Once done, serve with your choice of sides and mix together 3 tbsp of honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, lime zest, and lime juice for the sauce.
Notes
- calories are just for 4 servings of meatballs, the rice/quinoa/noodles add ons are not included.
- originally the ginger was 4-5 tbsp but a reader found it to be too strong. If in general, you find ginger to be overpowering, I suggest decreasing it to 3-4 tbsp but make sure the grated ginger is loosely packed in the measuring spoons.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4g
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
89mg
(3%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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