Description
These Honey Garlic Meatballs are a deliciously sweet and savory dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring tender meatballs glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce with a hint of spice, served alongside steamed rice and vibrant vegetables for a balanced meal.
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)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the beef or chicken stock and corn flour until smooth. Add honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chilli flakes if using. Whisk well until combined. Taste and add a little brown sugar if a sweeter balance is desired.
- Heat the meatballs: Place the pre-cooked or baked meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and evenly warmed.
- Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Toss gently to coat all meatballs evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and for the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs hot with steamed rice and steamed vegetables. Spoon extra sauce over the rice and vegetables for extra flavor. Optionally garnish with sliced green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use gluten-free Tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- To add more heat, increase the chilli flakes or add a dash of chili sauce.
- Pre-cooked or frozen meatballs can be used to reduce prep time.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meatballs with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable stock.
- Make sure to cook the sauce gently to avoid burning the honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
