Description
This Honey Garlic Meatballs recipe features tender, pre-cooked meatballs glazed in a flavorful sweet and savory sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious meal served best with steamed rice and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 400 grams baked or cooked meatballs (beef and pork mix)
Sauce
- ½ cup beef or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon corn flour (cornstarch)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or gluten-free Tamari)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
To Serve
- Steamed rice
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, broccolini, pak choy, capsicum, carrots)
- Sliced green onions (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the beef or chicken stock and corn flour until smooth to prevent lumps. Add honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes if using. Combine well, taste, and add a little brown sugar if needed to balance sweetness.
- Heat the meatballs: Place the pre-cooked or baked meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. Warm them through by turning occasionally to ensure even heating without drying out.
- Combine meatballs with sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the warmed meatballs in the skillet. Toss gently to evenly coat all the meatballs with the sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and for flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs hot alongside steamed rice and a variety of steamed vegetables. Spoon extra sauce over rice and vegetables for enhanced flavor. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired for an added touch.
Notes
- Use gluten-free Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Chilli flakes are optional; add according to your spice preference.
- Brown sugar can be added to balance the sauce if it tastes too tangy or salty.
- Use pre-cooked or store-bought meatballs to save time.
- Steamed vegetables like broccoli, pak choy, and carrots complement the dish well and add nutrition.
- For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer slightly longer while stirring gently.
- Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds color and texture.
