Description
Sweet, sticky, and always a crowd favorite, these Honey Garlic Meatballs are easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering or quick meal. Tender meatballs are coated in a luscious sauce made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ketchup, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 24 frozen or homemade meatballs
Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat the frozen or homemade meatballs according to package instructions or your preferred recipe method, either baking or pan-frying until fully cooked and heated through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ketchup. Stir well to blend all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook until it slightly thickens, about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Add the warm meatballs to the saucepan with the sauce, tossing gently to ensure each meatball is fully coated with the sticky glaze.
- Simmer Together: Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-4 minutes so the flavors meld and coat the meatballs nicely.
- Serve: Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and serve warm with toothpicks for easy eating at parties or as a tasty appetizer.
Notes
- You can use either frozen or freshly made meatballs — just make sure they are cooked through before adding to the sauce.
- Adjust the garlic quantity to your taste for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This recipe pairs well with rice, noodles, or as finger food at gatherings.
- The sauce can be doubled for extra coating or leftovers.