Honey Garlic Meatballs
These delightful Honey Garlic Meatballs are sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. They are easy to prepare and make a perfect appetizer or main dish. The sweet honey glaze combined with the savory garlic makes these meatballs a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 non-stick skillet
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 oven
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 meat thermometer optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup minced garlic About 4-5 cloves.
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 unit egg Beaten.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, minced garlic, chopped green onions, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until slightly thickened.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add sesame seeds on top before serving.
These meatballs can also be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.