Sweet Honey Garlic Glazed Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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Fresh ground beef (2 pounds)
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Fresh breadcrumbs or panko (1 cup fresh or ¾ cup panko)
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Whole milk (¾ cup)
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Fresh onion, minced until fine (1 whole)
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Large eggs, beaten (2)
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Sea salt (2 teaspoons)
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Freshly ground black pepper (1 teaspoon)
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Your choice of dry herbs and spices (1-2 teaspoons, optional)
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
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Butter or cooking oil (½ tablespoon)
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Fresh garlic cloves, minced (2-4)
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Pure honey (½ cup)
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Ketchup (¾ cup)
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Soy sauce (¼ cup)
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 400°F. Get two rimmed baking sheets ready by lining them with parchment paper or foil.
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Pour milk over your breadcrumbs and let them soak until all the liquid is absorbed, creating a soft, moist mixture.
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In a large bowl, combine your ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, minced onion, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings until well mixed.
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Shape the meat mixture into small, 1-tablespoon sized meatballs and arrange them on your prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes, being careful not to overcook.
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While meatballs bake, melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook briefly for 30 seconds, then stir in honey, ketchup, and soy sauce. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add your baked meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook together for 7-10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and well-glazed.
# Notes:
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Meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator
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Freeze meatballs in a single layer, then transfer to freezer bags for longer storage
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Make sauce fresh when ready to serve for best results