Description
This Honey Garlic Meatballs recipe features tender baked meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfectly balanced with garlic, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of chili flakes, these meatballs are served hot alongside steamed rice and vegetables for a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together quickly in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 400 grams baked or cooked meatballs (beef and pork mix)
Sauce
- ½ cup beef or chicken stock
- 1 Tablespoon corn flour (cornstarch)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or gluten-free Tamari)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
To Serve
- Steamed rice
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, broccolini, pak choy, capsicum, carrots)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the beef or chicken stock and corn flour until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes if using. Whisk until well combined. Taste the sauce and add a little brown sugar if additional sweetness is desired to balance the flavors.
- Heat the meatballs: Place the pre-cooked or baked meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. Warm them through by turning occasionally to ensure even heating without burning.
- Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the warmed meatballs in the skillet. Toss gently to coat each meatball evenly. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and for the flavors to blend together well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs hot alongside steamed rice and a selection of steamed vegetables such as broccoli, broccolini, pak choy, capsicum, and carrots. Spoon extra sauce over the rice and vegetables for added flavor. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Adding brown sugar to the sauce is optional and can be adjusted to taste for sweetness.
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time by baking or cooking them, then warm and glaze them in the sauce when ready.
- To make the dish spicier, increase the chili flakes or add fresh chopped chilies.
- Serve with your choice of steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
