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Irresistibly Sticky Honey Soy Meatballs: A Sweet and Savory Delight

Learn how to make delicious Sticky Honey Soy Meatballs. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Gather these pantry staples and let’s get cooking. You might even have most of them on hand already!

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

If you’re missing breadcrumbs, don’t worry. Crushed crackers or oats can easily fill in, and if you prefer a spicier kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes will do the trick.

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Follow these step-by-step instructions to bring these delicious meatballs to life:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get about 20 meatballs.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the simmering glaze, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan and gently toss to coat them evenly in the sticky glaze.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Cooking these meatballs reminds me of my mom’s kitchen magic—taking simple ingredients and transforming them into something extraordinary.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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