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Easy • Beef

Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs

These irresistibly sticky honey garlic meatballs are baked, not fried, making clean up a breeze.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs

Craving something savory, sweet, and unbelievably easy? Look no further than these Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs! Perfect for an appetizer, a quick weeknight dinner with rice, or even tucked into a sub roll. They're crowd-pleasers, kid-friendly, and simple to make, leaving you more time to enjoy your meal.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix gently until just combined (don't overmix!). Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.

  4. Step 4

    While meatballs bake, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  6. Step 6

    Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • These meatballs are fantastic served over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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