Description
These Honey Garlic Meatballs are a deliciously sweet and savory appetizer or main dish featuring tender meatballs baked in a sticky honey garlic sauce. With a perfect balance of honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic, these meatballs caramelize beautifully in the oven, making them a crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the meatballs evenly and caramelizing the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, ketchup, lite soy sauce, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a sweet and savory glaze.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: In a large bowl, add the frozen meatballs and pour the prepared sauce over them. Stir gently to coat each meatball thoroughly with the sauce.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the sauced meatballs into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly to ensure they cook uniformly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the meatballs are caramelized and the sauce has thickened to a sticky glaze.
- Garnish: Remove the meatballs from the oven and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions or parsley for a fresh and crunchy finish.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic meatballs hot as an appetizer or main dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs saves time and makes this recipe very convenient.
- You can substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder if needed, but fresh gives the best flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a full meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
