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Honey Garlic Meatballs

Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these quick and easy Honey Garlic Meatballs. Tender ground meat combined with a sticky honey garlic glaze creates a flavorful dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or entertaining guests. This versatile recipe is kid-friendly, customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced (divided)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, 3 cloves minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated, keeping the mixture light for tender meatballs.
  2. Form the Meatballs: Use your hands or a small scoop to shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter to ensure uniform cooking.
  3. Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs gently in the pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the cooked meatballs and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the meatballs.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Once the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are sticky and glistening, remove them from heat, plate, and garnish with additional chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t Overmix: Mixing too much can make the meatballs tough; combine ingredients just until blended.
  • Even Sizes: Use a scoop or spoon to ensure uniform meatballs for consistent cooking.
  • Use Fresh Garlic: Fresh garlic enhances flavor and aroma far better than powdered.
  • Simmer Slowly: Reduce heat and simmer the sauce gently to avoid burning and perfect the glaze.
  • Test One: Cook a small test meatball to adjust seasoning before cooking the full batch.

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