Glazed Meatballs

Elevate your dinner table with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Glazed Meatballs, a perfect blend of ground beef and pork combined with aromatic garlic, grated onion, and a touch of seasoning for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Baked to golden perfection, these meatballs are then coated in a luscious homemade glaze made from soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and a hint of rice vinegar, creating a sticky-sweet umami finish that clings to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve these glazed meatballs over fluffy rice, alongside noodles, or as a standout appetizer—complete with a garnish of parsley or sesame seeds for a picture-perfect presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup Yellow onion, grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, grated onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a fork until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 3

Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the meatball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water.

Step 6

Bring the glaze to a slow boil, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes glossy. This takes about 3-5 minutes. Remove the glaze from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Pour the glaze over the meatballs and gently stir to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Cook the meatballs in the glaze for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.

Step 9

Serve the glazed meatballs immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired. Pair them with rice, noodles, or enjoy them as appetizers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	875.6 grams (875.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1543

Total Fat 92.50g	119%
Saturated Fat 35.50g	178%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 546mg	182%
Sodium 6201mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 90.10g	33%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 37.50g
Protein 99.30g	199%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 232mg	18%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1611mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 22.7%