Ingredients
4 large cabbage leaves, quartered
1 lb. organic grass fed ground beef
1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. sesame oil, divided
Kosher salt
Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. minced ginger
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1In a large pot, boil 4 cups water. Using tongs, dip each cabbage leaf in water for 30 seconds and place on a paper towel lined plate to dry.Step 2In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko bread crumbs, about half the green onions, egg, garlic, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Scoop heaping tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls. Step 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add meatballs and sear until each side develops a crust, about 2 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145°. Remove meatballs from skillet, and add remaining teaspoon sesame oil. Stir in ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer then return meatballs to skillet and add carrots. Cover with lid and cook until meatballs are cooked through and carrots are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes more. Step 4 Garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm in cabbage leaves.
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