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Sticky glazed meatballs

Sticky Glazed Meatballs

Tender meatballs coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory glaze that’s packed with flavor. These sticky glazed meatballs are perfect for dinner, parties, or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and soy sauce until just combined.
  3. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a mix of beef and pork for even more juicy flavor.
  • Double the glaze if you love extra sauce.
  • Freeze extra meatballs for up to a month.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: meatballs, sticky glaze, easy dinner, party appetizer, Asian fusion