Firefighter Tim prepares savory Asian meatballs, ginger chopped salad

Firefighter Tim Griffin of the Carmel Fire Department joined us Friday on “Life.Style.Live!” to prepare Savory Asian Meatballs & Ginger Chopped Salad.

Asian Meatballs 

Meatball Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 diced onion
• 1 Tbs minced garlic
• Salt, Pepper, and Paprika to taste
• 1 Tsp Garlic powder
• Splash of soy sauce
• 2 Tbs bread crumbs
• 2 eggs

Directions:

Mix together roll into small balls. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

Sauce Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions:

In a medium pot, add all the ingredients and whisk to combine. Place it over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it starts to simmer. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat. Place meatballs in pan, pour sauce over them, and heat. 

Ginger Honey Chopped salad 

Dressing Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 tbsp rice vinegar 
• 2 tbsp honey 
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• Salt pepper paprika to taste 

Salad Ingredients:

• 2cups white cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2cup carrot strips 
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup crispy noodles