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Weeknight • Beef

Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs & Broccoli

These sticky-sweet and savory meatballs with tender broccoli are roasted on a sheet pan for a super easy family-friendly meal.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs & Broccoli

Get ready for a new weeknight hero! Our Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs & Broccoli takes all the best flavors – savory, sweet, and garlicky – and combines them into one delicious, minimal-cleanup meal. Everything roasts together on a single sheet pan, resulting in perfectly caramelized meatballs and tender-crisp broccoli. It’s so simple, even the busiest cooks can make this happen!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Sauce & Veggies

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp grated ginger (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until just combined (don't overmix!). Form into 1-inch meatballs and place them on one side of the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger (if using). Set aside half of the sauce for later.

  4. Step 4

    Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper on the other side of the baking sheet. Pour half of the remaining honey-garlic sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat. Arrange broccoli and meatballs in an even layer.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, flip the meatballs and broccoli, then brush or drizzle with the remaining half of the sauce. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender-crisp. (Internal temp of meatballs should be 160°F/71°C).

  6. Step 6

    While the meatballs and broccoli finish baking, pour the reserved half of the honey-garlic sauce into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

  7. Step 7

    Remove meatballs and broccoli from the oven. Drizzle with the thickened sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately with rice or quinoa.

Tips

  • Use turkey or chicken ground meat for a lighter alternative.
  • Add other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the sheet pan.
  • For extra zest, finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

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