Description

This Honey Garlic Meatballs recipe features tender, pre-cooked beef and pork meatballs coated in a deliciously sticky and flavorful honey garlic sauce. Quick to prepare, the meatballs are heated in a skillet with a homemade sauce made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of chili flakes. Served hot over steamed rice and fresh vegetables, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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 chilli flakes (optional)

To Serve

Steamed rice
Steamed vegetables (broccoli, broccolini, pak choy, capsicum, carrots)
Sliced green onions or sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the beef or chicken stock and corn flour until smooth to avoid lumps. Then add honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes if using. Whisk everything well until fully combined. Taste the sauce and add a little brown sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
Heat the meatballs: Place the pre-cooked or baked meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. Heat them through, turning occasionally to ensure they warm evenly on all sides, which should take about 5 minutes.
Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the warm meatballs in the skillet. Toss gently to evenly coat all the meatballs with the sauce. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly and the flavors meld together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs hot over steamed rice alongside your choice of steamed vegetables like broccoli, broccolini, pak choy, capsicum, and carrots. Spoon extra sauce over the rice and vegetables for an extra burst of flavor. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use gluten-free Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the honey quantity slightly.
Adjust chili flakes to taste for desired spice level or omit if sensitive to spice.
Using pre-cooked or baked meatballs shortens cooking time significantly.
For extra texture, garnish with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian