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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Meatballs

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These honey sriracha meatballs feature a sticky, sweet, and spicy glaze that clings to tender, juicy meatballs, perfect for quick weeknight dinners, potlucks, or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, kosher salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Mix gently until just combined, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20-24 pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
  3. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy but not fully cooked. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  5. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency, about 2-3 minutes. Add water if too thick.
  6. Return the browned meatballs to the pan with the glaze. Toss gently to coat evenly and warm through on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Transfer glazed meatballs to a serving dish, garnish with extra chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender. Use uniform size for even cooking. Brown meatballs before glazing to lock in flavor. Adjust sriracha for desired heat level. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free crumbs and use tamari instead of soy sauce. Baking option: bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

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