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Weeknight Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs

Weeknight Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs

Weeknight Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs are the ultimate go-to for busy evenings when you want a meal that’s both quick and delicious. Combining the rich flavors of honey, garlic, and ginger with juicy meatballs, this dish offers a satisfying alternative to take-out. In just 35 minutes, you can have a wholesome meal ready that is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your family’s tastes. Whether served over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps, these meatballs are sure to impress at family dinners or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey, chicken, or beef
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 large head broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat with tamari/soy sauce, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and black pepper until just mixed.
  2. Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs and dredge in cornstarch.
  3. Prepare the sauce by whisking tamari/soy sauce and honey in a glass jar.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides.
  5. Sauté broccoli and aromatics in the same skillet before adding the sauce.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet and cook until coated with thickened sauce.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Searing/Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients like garlic and ginger for maximum flavor. Experiment with different proteins such as ground pork or plant-based alternatives for variety. Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey used.