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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Meatballs with Sweet and Spicy Glaze

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These meatballs combine a perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy sriracha in a sticky glaze, making a quick, satisfying meal that’s great for busy weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls, about 20-24 meatballs, and place evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
  5. While baking, whisk together honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly and warm until smooth and slightly thickened (3-5 minutes), being careful not to boil.
  6. Toss the hot meatballs in the glaze until fully coated.
  7. Return the glazed meatballs to the oven for 3-5 minutes to let the glaze set and become sticky and shiny.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender. Heat glaze gently to avoid burning honey. Toss meatballs in glaze while hot for better coating. Toast sesame seeds before garnishing for extra flavor. For gluten-free, substitute bread crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko.

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