Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs That Will Have You Drooling
These Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs are a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness – an easy and crowd-pleasing dinner made in minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Skillet Nonstick
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water to make a slurry
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
- 1 cup cooked rice for serving
- 1 tablespoon water as needed
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and chili flakes (if using).
- Pour sauce into skillet with meatballs and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, stirring constantly.
- Cook until sauce is thick and meatballs are glazed.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
These meatballs make an excellent appetizer or main dish. You can substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat alternatives!