Weeknight • Beef
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs with Broccoli
These irresistibly sticky honey garlic meatballs, paired with tender roasted broccoli, make for a delightful and easy sheet pan dinner.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Who doesn't love meatballs? And when they're baked to perfection with a sticky-sweet, savory glaze, surrounded by perfectly roasted broccoli, you've got a weeknight hero. This recipe is designed for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, making it a go-to for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
For the Sheet Pan
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined (don't overmix!). Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger (if using) to make the honey garlic sauce.
Step 4
In another bowl, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange broccoli on the other half of the baking sheet.
Step 5
Brush about half of the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs. Reserve the rest. Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Gently flip the meatballs and brush with the remaining sauce. Toss the broccoli slightly. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C) and broccoli is tender-crisp and slightly charred.
Step 7
Serve hot, perhaps over rice or quinoa, and enjoy!
Tips
- Don't overmix the meatballs! This keeps them tender.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can swap broccoli for other quick-cooking veggies like bell peppers or sliced carrots.
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