{"id":34289,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-garlic-glazed-meatballs\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T13:27:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:27:53","slug":"honey-garlic-glazed-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-garlic-glazed-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Garlic Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The combination of sweet and savory with these honey garlic meatballs makes for a mouthwatering dinner option. They&#8217;re relatively simple to make, and thanks to the high protein content, they&#8217;re filling. Make it a full meal with a side garden salad, or turn it into a sandwich for a decadent homemade meatball sub.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Honey Garlic Meatballs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Large eggs are best for this recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2% Milk:<\/strong> You can use whole milk here as well for some additional richness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bread crumbs:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/homemade-bread-crumbs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/homemade-bread-crumbs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Make your own<\/a> for an added boost in flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion:<\/strong> Be sure to finely chop your onion to ensure your meatballs have the desired texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> Large, flaky kosher salt will add a boost of salty goodness here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ground beef:<\/strong> Use lean beef if you&#8217;d like less saturated fat in your meatballs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic:<\/strong> It&#8217;s key to mince your garlic, which brings a mild bite and fantastic aroma to this recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:\u00a0<\/strong>Butter helps to enhance the flavor of garlic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ketchup:\u00a0<\/strong>Tangy ketchup is delicious in this recipe, but if you don&#8217;t have any on hand, you can use tomato paste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honey:\u00a0<\/strong>Use raw or refined honey for the sticky glaze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soy sauce: <\/strong>Essential for a sweet-and-salty glaze, soy sauce adds color and an earthy and salty flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the meatballs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"formed shaped meatballs on a rack on a shallow baking pan\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Add the bread crumbs, diced onion and salt. Crumble the beef into the mixture and stir well to combine. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan and bake, uncovered at 400\u00b0F for 12 to 15 minutes. They&#8217;re done when the meat is no longer pink.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the honey garlic glaze<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"honey garlic glaze in the sauce pan\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the garlic in butter until it&#8217;s golden brown and tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for five minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Glaze the meatballs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"cooked meatballs coated with the glaze.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once meatballs are done, drop them into the saucepan. Carefully stir to evenly coat, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Honey Garlic Meatballs  served on plates\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mix up the meat: <\/strong>You can use ground turkey, ground chicken or ground pork for this recipe in place of the beef.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spice it up: <\/strong>Add some finely minced jalape\u00f1o peppers or dried red pepper flakes to the glaze for a hint of spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Honey Garlic Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>Store your honey garlic meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze honey garlic meatballs?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Freeze honey garlic meatballs in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to four months.<\/p>\n<h2>Honey Garlic Meatball Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Honey Garlic Meatballs in a serving bowl\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What do I serve with these meatballs?<\/h3>\n<p>Honey garlic meatballs are delicious with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/broccoli-salad-supreme\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/broccoli-salad-supreme\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">broccoli salad<\/a>, a side of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sourdough-bread\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sourdough-bread\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sourdough bread<\/a>, or served with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/herbed-rice-pilaf\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/herbed-rice-pilaf\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">favorite rice pilaf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you reheat honey garlic meatballs?<\/h3>\n<p>Because it&#8217;s best to reheat these in the sauce, keep everything in the saucepan, with the lid on, in the fridge. That way you can pop it on the stove to reheat over medium heat, stirring often.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make these in a slow cooker?<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to make the meatballs ahead of time, but if you want to slow-cook these in the sauce for an added boost in flavor, you can put the sauce in a slow cooker and add the meatballs once they&#8217;re cooked. Keep it on low for two to three hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make these delicious honey garlic meatballs the next time you&#8217;re craving something sweet, tangy and savory. 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They're done when the meat is no longer pink.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the honey garlic glaze","text":"Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the garlic in butter until it's golden brown and tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for five minutes.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Glaze the meatballs","text":"Once meatballs are done, drop them into the saucepan. Carefully stir to evenly coat, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Meatballs_TOHD24_22583_KristinaVanni_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"5-1\/2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Tana Baer"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 48 calories","fatContent":"2g fat (1g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"15mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"172mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"4g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.7777777,"reviewCount":18,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, Italian","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTooth"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe. Family really enjoyed and its a keeper. Thanks for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCar"},"reviewBody":"Great. I used ground venison instead of ground beef.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGrapes"},"reviewBody":"Delish.  I did cut the honey just a bit.  Will make these again for sure.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveButton"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!!!  You gotta try this recipe??????","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCandy"},"reviewBody":"I made these last night. They are a little bit messy to make but they were a big hit to eat. I didn't have a baking rack like the recipe calls for, so I just baked them on a cookie sheet (or two). I made 24 good-sized meatballs and still had extra meat mixture left. Hubby had two sandwiches for dinner and hit up the leftovers already for breakfast. My son liked it as a sandwich and over rice as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveApple"},"reviewBody":"Good, easy recipe.  The taste was a little strong from the soy sauce, so I might reduce that a little next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueToast"},"reviewBody":"Really good.  Will definitely make again.  The last batch of garlic I purchased was a bit stronger than typical and I think it impacted the overall flavor of these so would like to try again with a good batch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"These are great!  I make them every year for our Christmas open house.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTag"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make and tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedFish"},"reviewBody":"I could give this a higher rating, but 1\/2 cup of honey made this way too sweet for us. Cut back the honey and enjoy the twang!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPretzel"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is great. It is fairly easy to follow and make. I love the sweet & slightly tangy taste. I did find the meat mixture to wet to form balls, so added an extra pound of hamburger and 1\/2 cup bread crumbs, still a little too wet but balls could be formed. I served them over spaghetti, that was okay but I think the next time I make this I will serve them over rice with a spinach salad on the side. Also I will double the sauce. This is a definite keeper and will be making again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCactus"},"reviewBody":"Meatball was recipe was great, all thought I didn't make the honey garlic sauce, I used Diana's Honey Garlic and cut up some red and yellow peppers and made basmati rice and it turned out so good. Meatballs were so juicy and the flavor went so well with the sauce. A keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"love the sauce! I opted honey for maple syrup because I ran out. sauce still turned out awesome. be sure to finely chopped the onions or they turn out kindly of chunky. I used a small muffin tray to bake the meatballs. i find it holds the meatball well. will be making this very often!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBucket"},"reviewBody":"Loved these!  I did cut back a little on the honey and soy sauce as others mentioned.  Will definitely make these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChilli"},"reviewBody":"Nice and easy to prep and make, good appetizer or with a meal, making it for the 4th time so figured I'd better make an account and leave a review! Thanks for this, and also from Southern Ontario! Cheers :D","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCar"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe. I\u2019ve made it 8 or 9 times now and my family loves it. 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