Air Fryer Beef Meatballs with Black Bean & Honey Sauce

Ingredients

• 600 g Beef mince (Can use 80/20 ground beef for juicier meatballs)
• 1 medium Onion (Yellow or brown onion preferred)
• 2 medium Carrot (Peeled and sliced)
• 1 head Broccoli (Cut into florets)
• as needed Cooking oil spray (For greasing the dish)
• 1 tablespoon Instant beef flavored paste (Such as Better Than Bouillon or similar)
• 1 generous tablespoon Black bean paste (Fermented black bean paste, Asian section)
• 1 cup Boiling water (Add more as needed for sauce consistency)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (For sweetness)

Instructions

1. Prepare the meatballs

   Place 600g beef mince in a large mixing bowl. With clean hands, take small portions and roll into meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Place formed meatballs onto a plate.

   Time: PT10M

2. Grease the baking dish

   Lightly spray a Pyrex or oven-safe dish with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT1M

3. Arrange and air fry the meatballs

   Place the meatballs into the greased dish, letting them touch slightly. Place the dish in the air fryer and cook at 180°C for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 180°C

4. Chop and sauté the onion

   While meatballs cook, peel and chop the onion. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and sauté the onion until it starts to soften.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add and cook carrots

   Peel and slice carrots. Add to the pan with onions. Sauté until carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add broccoli and cook

   Cut broccoli into small florets and add to the pan. Toss and cook until broccoli is bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

7. Combine meatballs and vegetables

   Once meatballs are done, add them to the pan with the cooked vegetables. Stir gently to combine.

   Time: PT2M

8. Make the sauce

   Add 1 tablespoon instant beef flavored paste and 1 generous tablespoon black bean paste to the pan. Pour in 1 cup boiling water and stir to combine. Add more water if needed for a saucy consistency.

   Time: PT3M

9. Add honey and simmer

   Add 1 tablespoon honey for sweetness. Stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low

10. Serve

    Serve meatballs and vegetables hot, spooning sauce over the top. Enjoy with rice or noodles if desired.

    Time: PT0M

11. Cleanup

    Wash all used utensils, pans, bowls, air fryer basket, and cutting board. Wipe down counters and stove.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

32g

Carbohydrates

18g

Fat

25g

Fiber

4g