Sesame-Glazed Meatballs and Broccoli

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees, making sure to adjust the oven rack so it sits about 8 inches below the broiler element. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

2. Prepare meatball mixture

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, lightly beaten eggs, minced scallion whites, chili-garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and 1.25 teaspoons of salt. Work the mixture with your hands until it is well combined.

3. Form meatballs

Form the mixture into sixteen 2-inch meatballs and place them on one half of the prepared baking sheet.

4. Prepare broccoli

In another bowl, toss the broccoli florets with the vegetable oil, the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, and the remaining 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Spread the broccoli out on the other half of the baking sheet.

5. Roast meatballs and broccoli

Roast the meatballs and broccoli in the oven for about 20 minutes. The meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees and be nicely browned, while the broccoli should be crisp-tender and bright green with charred edges.

6. Broil with hoisin sauce

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and switch the oven to the broil setting. Combine the hoisin sauce and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl. Brush this mixture generously over the meatballs. Place the sheet back in the oven under the broiler for about 3 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbling and the tops of the broccoli are lightly browned, rotating the sheet halfway through to ensure even broiling.

7. Garnish and serve

Finally, sprinkle the sliced scallion greens over the meatballs and broccoli before serving. For an extra touch of flavor, serve with additional hoisin sauce on the side.