Description
Tender meatballs glazed in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy honey garlic sauce. Perfect for dinner or parties, these meatballs are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until just combined.
- Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Let them simmer together for a few minutes.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Use ground chicken or plant-based meat for variation.
- To save time, use store-bought frozen meatballs and toss them in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for extra flavor.
- Double the sauce for extra glaze if serving with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
