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Honey Garlic Meatballs

These delicious and tender honey garlic meatballs are perfect for a satisfying meal or serving as an appetizer. Coated in a sticky, sweet garlic sauce, they are sure to please a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4 People
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 frying pan or skillet
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 meat thermometer (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions Additional green onions can be used for garnish.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon water If using cornstarch.

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, Parmesan cheese, green onions, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 20 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 cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/70°C).
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a frying pan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and add to the sauce, stirring until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
  • Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the frying pan with the honey garlic sauce. Toss to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.
  • Serve the honey garlic meatballs over rice or enjoy them as they are. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
These meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and frozen; just reheat them in the sauce before serving.
Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce based on your desired sweetness and saltiness.