Honey Garlic Meatballs

Name: Honey Garlic Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5-1/2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 pounds ground beef; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup honey; 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 5-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Make these delicious honey garlic meatballs the next time you're craving something sweet, tangy and savory. Perfect when paired with a crisp salad and your favorite rice recipe, and equally delightful when served as an appetizer.

Ingredients

2 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Add the bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain meatballs; add to sauce. Carefully stir to evenly coat. Cook for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

My husband and I raise cattle on our farm here in southwestern Ontario, so it's no surprise that we're fond of these saucy meatballs. I know your family will like them, too. —Marion Foster, Kirkton, Ontario

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