Description
These tender, juicy meatballs are coated in a sweet, salty, and garlicky sticky sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (turkey, beef, or pork)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for meatballs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 20-24 meatballs).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry and slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly. Cook for 30 seconds until thickened and glossy.
- Return meatballs to the skillet or a clean pan. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat. Let sit for 1 minute to absorb flavor.
- Serve immediately, garnished with reserved green onion tops and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to avoid tough meatballs. Ensure the cornstarch is mixed with cold water before adding to hot sauce to prevent clumping. Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended to control saltiness. Can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3-4 me
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 12
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