Honey Garlic Glazed Meatballs Recipe | Sweet & Savory Sticky Meatballs
Meatball are transformed into an irresistible appetizer or main course with this Honey Garlic Glazed Meatballs recipe. Tender, juicy meatballs are coated in a glossy homemade honey garlic sauce that perfectly balances sweet honey, savory soy sauce, aromatic garlic, and a hint of ginger. The sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating restaurant-quality meatballs that are perfect for family dinners, parties, potlucks, or meal prep.
The meatballs are made with seasoned ground beef (or a combination of beef and pork), breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, and herbs to ensure they stay moist and flavorful. After baking or pan-frying until golden brown, they are tossed in a rich glaze made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and a touch of cornstarch for the perfect silky consistency.
Honey Garlic Glazed Meatballs are delicious served over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or alongside roasted vegetables. They also make an excellent party appetizer when served with toothpicks and sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions.
Easy to prepare in under an hour, these sticky meatballs deliver the perfect combination of sweet, savory, garlicky, and slightly tangy flavors that everyone will love.
Cooking Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and milk.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 20–24 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for beef or 165°F (74°C) if using pork.
Prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze
- In a saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and grated ginger.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for 2–3 minutes, until thickened.
Finish
- Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan.
- Toss gently until every meatball is evenly coated in the sticky glaze.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
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