Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs

• 1/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth, divided
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 4 cups hot cooked rice

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, garlic and pepper flakes. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper, ginger and garam masala; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, coconut milk and chili sauces; bring to a boil.
4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into sauce mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in meatballs, pineapple and soy sauce; heat through. Serve with rice.

bread crumbs, egg, garlic, red pepper, italian sausage, sesame oil, onion, sweet red pepper, gingerroot, garam masala, vegetable broth, coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, chili sauce, cornstarch, fresh pineapple, soy sauce, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-spicy-asian-meatballs/ (may not work)