Honey Garlic Meatballs

Sweet, savory, and irresistibly tender, these Honey Garlic Meatballs are the perfect combination of comfort food and bold flavor. Made with a blend of juicy ground beef and ground pork, these baked meatballs are seasoned with a hint of garlic and onion powder for a perfectly balanced bite. The rich honey garlic glaze is the star of the dish, featuring a sticky, garlicky sweetness that coats each meatball beautifully. Quick to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or served over fluffy rice or noodles for a hearty meal. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, these meatballs offer an elegant yet easy way to impress your family or guests. Perfect keywords include "honey garlic meatballs," "easy meatball recipe," and "homemade honey garlic sauce."

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Using your hands or a tablespoon, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.

Step 5

While the meatballs cook, prepare the honey garlic sauce. Mince or finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 7

Add the honey and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the honey garlic sauce, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Once the meatballs are done, transfer them into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1125.1 grams (1125.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2744

Total Fat 168.70g	216%
Saturated Fat 57.20g	286%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 747mg	249%
Sodium 6091mg	265%
Total Carbohydrate 163.40g	59%
Dietary Fiber 4.60g	16%
Total Sugars 104.40g
Protein 158.80g	318%

Vitamin D 67IU	334%
Calcium 320mg	25%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 1758mg	37%

*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: 54.1%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 23.3%