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Easy Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe

Easy Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe
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This Easy Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe offers a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, glazed in a luscious honey garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, these tender and juicy meatballs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Made with simple pantry staples, this recipe is versatile, kid-friendly, and adaptable to various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour/gluten-free crumbs for gluten-free version)
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Garnish (optional)

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Gently mix until all ingredients are well incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender and juicy meatballs.
  2. Shape the Meatballs: Use your hands or a small scoop to form evenly sized meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. This ensures even cooking and an appealing appearance.
  3. Cook the Meatballs: Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides to lock in flavor and create a delicious crust before adding the sauce.
  4. Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour this sauce mixture over the browned meatballs in the skillet.
  5. Simmer and Glaze: Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, until fully cooked through and coated with a glossy honey garlic glaze.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best and most robust flavor in the sauce.
  • Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender instead of dense.
  • Make sure all meatballs are uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
  • Take time to brown the meatballs well to develop a richer flavor base.
  • Adjust the honey amount in the sauce based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • For a spicy variation, add crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • To make this gluten-free, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free crumbs and use gluten-free soy sauce.

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