Honey Garlic Appetizer Meatballs

Sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible, these Honey Garlic Appetizer Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Made with tender, juicy ground beef seasoned to perfection and baked until golden, each bite is coated in a luscious homemade honey garlic sauce that strikes the perfect balance of sticky sweetness and bold umami flavors. The secret to this dish lies in the simple yet flavorful sauce, made with honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and a touch of ketchup, thickened for a glossy finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, these easy-to-make meatballs are perfect as a party appetizer, game-day snack, or even a quick dinner when paired with rice. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation and watch them disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.3 cup Soy sauce
• 4 cloves Minced garlic
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

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

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, make the honey garlic sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ketchup. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan with the honey garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat each meatball completely in the sauce.

Step 8

Serve the honey garlic meatballs warm on a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	935.3 grams (935.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1860

Total Fat 92.50g	119%
Saturated Fat 35.50g	178%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 546mg	182%
Sodium 5723mg	249%
Total Carbohydrate 174.30g	63%
Dietary Fiber 3.30g	12%
Total Sugars 115.60g
Protein 100.80g	202%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 1673mg	36%

*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: 43.1%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 36.1%