Asian-Style Meatballs

• egg↗1

  slightly beaten

• shredded carrot1⁄4 cup

  purchased

• soft breadcrumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• ginger↗1 teaspoon
• lean ground beef↗12 ounces
• sesame and ginger marinade or bottled stir-fry sauce3⁄4 cup
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• onion↗1

  small, cut into thin wedges

• sliced water chestnuts1 ounce

  drained

• sweet red pepper↗1

  medium, cut into 1-inch pieces

• shredded carrot1⁄2 cup

  purchased

• cooked rice

  hot

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl combine egg, the 1/4 cup of the carrot, the bread crumbs, ginger, salt and garlic powder. Add meat and mix well. Shape meat mixture into 8 meatballs.

2. 2

   In a large skillet cook meatballs over medium heat until brown, turning to brown evenly (meatballs will not be done). Remove meatballs from skillet. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.

3. 3

   Add grill sauce and water to skillet, stir to combine. Add onion, drained water chestnuts, sweet red pepper, and the 1/2 cup carrot to skillet; bring to boiling.

4. 4

   Return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until meatballs are done.

5. 5

   Serve meatballs and sauce with hot cooked rice.