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Honey Garlic Meatballs with a Sweet and Savory Sauce

Juicy Honey Garlic Meatballs with a Sweet and Savory Sauce

Delicious Honey Garlic Meatballs with a Sweet and Savory Sauce, perfect for dinner and meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 0.5 lb Ground Turkey or ground pork
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed egg for vegan
  • 0.25 cup Milk or almond milk
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers
  • 0.5 cup Onion (finely chopped) or shallots/green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup Honey
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Red Peppers & Snap Peas or other sautéed vegetables

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined, then set aside.
  2. Portion out the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk together chicken broth, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced red peppers and snap peas for about 2 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a boil. Add the baked meatballs, stirring to coat, and simmer for an additional minute.
  6. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. The dish can be frozen for up to 3 months without vegetables.

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