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Savory Honey Garlic Meatballs

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These savory honey garlic meatballs feature a sticky sweet glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making them a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
  • ½ cup bread crumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for browning meatballs)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 total. Place on a plate or tray.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches without crowding, about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove meatballs to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth. Slowly add slurry to simmering sauce, stirring constantly until glaze thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Return meatballs to the pan and toss gently to coat with glaze. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until meatballs are fully cooked (internal temperature 160°F).
  7. Sprinkle with additional chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free bread crumbs. Avoid overmixing meat to keep meatballs tender. Brown meatballs before glazing for best texture. Keep glaze at gentle simmer to prevent burning honey. Rest meatballs off heat for a few minutes to thicken glaze further. Can bake meatballs at 400°F for 15-20 minutes as an alternative cooking method.

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