| 1 pound ground beef (round or chuck) | 1/2 cup finely crushed Ritz crackers (12 crackers) | |
| 1/2 cup chopped scallions | 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce | |
| 2 tablespoons minced garlic | 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) | |
| 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
| Method | Step 1 Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and use your hands to gently mix. |
| Step 2 Shape the meat into 12 golf-ball-size rounds (about 2 inches in diameter), and arrange on a greased rimmed baking sheet. | |
| Step 3 Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm. |
| Suggestions | You can make mini meatballs by cooking for a slight shorter time. |