Honey Garlic Meatballs
Honey Garlic Meatballs are a sticky, sweet-savory treat bursting with flavor. This simple recipe delivers a tasty meatball dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef (or beef-pork blend)
- ½ cup 60g breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup 60ml honey
- ¼ cup 60ml soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh
- 2 tbsp 30ml vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp 10g green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Mix Meatball Mixture
- In a bowl, I combine 1 lb ground beef, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper, mixing gently for this sweet savory bites’ tenderness.
Shape Meatballs
- I form the mixture into ~20 one-inch balls for this Honey Garlic Meatballs uniform cooking.
Cook Meatballs
- In a skillet, I heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat and fry meatballs in batches for 8–10 minutes, turning for even browning, until cooked through for this simple recipe.
Make Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a saucepan, I simmer ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tsp ginger, and a pinch of garlic, stirring until glossy for this sticky glazed meatballs.
Coat and Serve
- I toss meatballs in the sauce, simmering 2–3 minutes, and garnish with green onions for this tasty meatball dish.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid dense meatballs.
- Keep meatballs uniform in size for even cooking.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding honey gradually.
- Let meatballs rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices.
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