Name: Honey Garlic Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 12, 2026

These sticky honey garlic meatballs can be served as an appetizer or as a weeknight dinner. Instead of making meatballs in the oven, put them in the crockpot instead for a sweet and spicy meal. Coat the meatballs in a delicious sticky sauce, serve the meatballs over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and enjoy!

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Honey Garlic Meatballs

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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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)

Sauce Cornstarch Technique 🥄
Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water before adding to the sauce to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, glossy consistency.
Meat Mixture Mastery 🥩
Use a light touch when mixing meatball ingredients to prevent overworking the meat, which can result in tough, dense meatballs.
Garlic Ginger Infusion 🧄
Grate fresh garlic and ginger instead of mincing to release more intense flavors and ensure even distribution in the sauce.
Crockpot Moisture Magic 💧
Add a thin layer of beef broth to the bottom of the crockpot to prevent meatballs from sticking and maintain optimal moisture.
Glaze Layering Technique 🍯
Apply the honey garlic sauce in layers during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a more concentrated and caramelized flavor.

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