Name: Honey Garlic Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds meatballs; 2 cups beef broth; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 0.5 cup honey; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ginger; 4 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.5 cup water

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Honey Garlic Meatballs

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Instructions

Prepare meatballs according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, honey and brown sugar. Cook together for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the garlic and ginger and continue to cook for 2 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to form a slurry.

Whisk the slurry into the honey garlic sauce and increase heat to high.

Bring the honey garlic sauce to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then reduce to medium to continue simmering for 5 minutes.

Coat the meatballs in the honey garlic sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Meatballs First for Depth 🍗
Quickly sear the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding to the crockpot to develop a golden crust that adds rich, caramelized flavor to the final dish.
Balance Your Sweet and Savory 🍯
Taste the sauce before serving and adjust by adding more soy sauce if too sweet or a splash of vinegar if you need to cut through the honey's richness.
Cornstarch Slurry for Perfect Consistency 🥄
Mix cornstarch with cold water separately before stirring into the sauce during the last 15 minutes to achieve a glossy, clingy coating without lumps.
Fresh Ginger vs. Minced Makes a Difference 🧄
Use freshly minced or grated ginger rather than pre-minced for a more vibrant, pungent flavor that won't get lost in the long crockpot cooking time.
Garnish Right Before Serving ✨
Add green onions and sesame seeds only moments before serving so they stay fresh and crisp rather than wilting or absorbing excess moisture from the hot sauce.