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Honey Garlic Meatballs
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Honey Garlic Meatballs

Honey Garlic Meatballs are made from a tender mixture of ground beef, soaked bread, onions, garlic, and seasonings, baked until cooked through. They’re coated with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce combining fresh garlic, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, cooked briefly in a skillet. The meatballs become flavorful with a balance of richness, sweetness, and garlic character, suitable as a main dish or appetizer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatball Recipe:
  • 1/3 cup milk whole
  • 3 lices bread
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • 1/2 yellow onion , minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef , (80/20)
  • 2 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper cracked
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low-sodium

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer add the milk to the slices of bread.
  3. Melt the butter in a pan and add the minced yellow onions.
  4. Cook them on medium-low until translucent but not browned.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In your bowl with the milk-soaked bread add the rest of the meatball ingredients including the cooked onions.
  7. Mix it on low until the bread is broken apart and the meat is combined with the ingredients (using the stand mixer and not your hands helps keep the mixture cold and tender).
  8. Using a meatballer/ice cream scoop or your hands, scoop them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Cook, uncovered, for 20-22 minutes.
  10. While meatballs are cooking add vegetable oil and garlic to a large skillet on medium heat.
  11. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
  12. Whisk in sesame oil, ketchup, honey, and soy sauce.
  13. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  14. Add cooked meatballs to skillet, stir to combine.
  15. Cook for 5-6 minutes until well glazed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 351mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 222IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Potassium 351mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 222IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.