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Taha Ayad

Honey Garlic Meatballs

Tender baked meatballs coated in a glossy homemade honey garlic glaze, featuring a sweet-savory balance perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound minced beef
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 big egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 2 pieces of garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed powder
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Optional red pepper flakes
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until just mixed.
  3. Shape mixture into even-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
  6. Add honey, soy sauce, and water; bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glaze thickens.
  8. Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated and glossy.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  1. Do not overmix meat for tender meatballs.
  2. Cornstarch must be mixed with cold water before adding to sauce.
  3. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the glaze.
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