HONEY GARLIC MEATBALLS
Honey Garlic Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet and savory sauce with a hint of garlic. Perfect for appetizers, game day snacks, or dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
For the Honey Garlic Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Meatballs:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Shape Meatballs:
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Prepare Sauce:
- Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Coat & Serve:
- Toss baked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until coated. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Meatballs can be baked and refrigerated, then coated in sauce before serving.
- Freezer Friendly: Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 2 months.
- Extra Flavor: Add ginger or chili flakes to the sauce for a twist.
- Serving: Serve with rice, noodles, or as a party appetizer with toothpicks.
- Slow Cooker Option: Cook meatballs in honey garlic sauce on low for 2 hours.