Description
Sweet & Savory: The Ultimate Easy Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender meatballs glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Ground Meat
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
1 large Egg
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup Honey
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Water
Optional: Sesame Seeds for garnish
Optional: Green Onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined without overmixing
- Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs, making about 20-24 meatballs
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Whisk together and bring to a simmer
- Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add to the simmering sauce and stir until thickened
- Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired
Notes
Serve meatballs over rice or noodles to soak up the sauce.
Make extra sauce for dipping if serving as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American