Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and the lightly beaten egg. Mix gently until just combined.
• Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
• While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 0.5 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and minced garlic.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
• Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the baked meatballs to the thickened sauce and toss to coat.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.