Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs (Ready-to-Print Version)
Glossy meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sticky honey garlic glaze with a hint of tang.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meatballs
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1 lb ground chicken or ground beef
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and green onions in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
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Scoop and roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Imperfect shapes add rustic charm.
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Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic.
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Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Stir into the simmering sauce and cook until it thickens to a glossy consistency.
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Return meatballs to the skillet. Toss to fully coat with the sticky sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired and serve hot.
# Handy Tips:
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Avoid overmixing meat to prevent dense, rubbery meatballs.
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These meatballs reheat well and often taste better the following day.