Beef ball (Niúwán)

Beef balls are Chinese food items made with finely pulverized beef and other types of ground meat, such as pork. The tiny tendons in each ball will dissolve during the process of slow cooking. Because the meat in beef balls is pulverized and not ground, it results in a much smoother texture than in regular meatballs.

In Hong Kong, beef balls are usually mixed with wonton noodles, and they are also a popular addition to hot pot dishes.