Beef Cheese Balls

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet, brown 1 lb of ground beef with 1 chopped onion until cooked through. Drain excess fat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cool completely.

2. 2

   Mix the cooled beef with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, ½ cup of grated cheddar, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 beaten egg (binder).

3. 3

   Shape into 18-20 small balls (about 1.5 inches). Refrigerate 15 minutes to firm up.

4. 4

   Set up breading: ½ cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs. Coat each ball: flour, egg, panko. Press the panko firmly.

5. 5

   Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until deep golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo, or ketchup. Best within 10 minutes — the molten cheese is the highlight.