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Lion Head Meatballs

Name: Lion Head Meatballs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 700 g Ground beef; 1 Egg; 0.5 cup Panko or breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger; 3 sprig Scallions; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 0.5 Napa cabbage; 4 cup Chicken stock; 1 dessert spoon Sesame oil; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Oversized tender meatballs simmer with napa cabbage in a light soy and ginger broth for a Jiangsu comfort classic.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~560 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation

35 min prep 70 min cook

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Timeline

Total 1 h 45 min

Prep35 min
Cooking1 h 10 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

700 g Ground beef
1 Egg
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Panko or breadcrumbs
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
3 sprig Scallions
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Soy sauce
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Cornstarch
0.5 Napa cabbage
4 cup(~800 ml) Chicken stock
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sesame oil
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil

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Instructions

1
Mix the ground meat, egg, panko, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and starch for 5 minutes, until sticky.
5 min
05:00
2
Divide the mixture into 4 large meatballs and roll with wet hands.
3
Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the outside of the meatballs for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
4
Cut the napa cabbage into large pieces and spread it over the bottom of a pot.
5
Place the meatballs on the cabbage, then add the chicken stock and sesame oil.
6
Cover and cook at a very gentle simmer for 50 minutes.
50 min
50:00
7
Uncover and reduce the liquid for 10 minutes, then serve without breaking the meatballs.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Stirring the meat mixture in one direction for a long time keeps the large meatballs silky and intact.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with the cabbage broth, steamed rice, and spicy cucumber.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Iron
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~560

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 25%Carbs 16%Fat 59%

GI 44 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL

0.6g

Sugar

0.2g

Fiber

1440.1mg

Sodium

16g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Egg
Soy
Gluten
Sesame

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Lion Head Meatballs make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Lion Head Meatballs take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 105 minutes in total.
Is Lion Head Meatballs difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Lion Head Meatballs have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 22g, fat: 36g.
Which allergens does Lion Head Meatballs contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Soy, Gluten, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Lion Head Meatballs belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.
How many ingredients does Lion Head Meatballs need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Lion Head Meatballs filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Mix the ground meat, egg, panko, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and starch for 5 minutes, until sticky.

5 min

05:00

Divide the mixture into 4 large meatballs and roll with wet hands.

Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the outside of the meatballs for 6 minutes.

6 min

06:00

Cut the napa cabbage into large pieces and spread it over the bottom of a pot.

Place the meatballs on the cabbage, then add the chicken stock and sesame oil.

Cover and cook at a very gentle simmer for 50 minutes.

50 min

50:00

Uncover and reduce the liquid for 10 minutes, then serve without breaking the meatballs.

10 min

10:00

FAQ

How many servings does Lion Head Meatballs make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Lion Head Meatballs take?

Prep 35 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 105 minutes in total.

Is Lion Head Meatballs difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Lion Head Meatballs have?

Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 22g, fat: 36g.

Which allergens does Lion Head Meatballs contain?

This recipe contains Egg, Soy, Gluten, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Lion Head Meatballs belong to?

This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.

How many ingredients does Lion Head Meatballs need?

This recipe needs 11 ingredients.

Is Lion Head Meatballs filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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