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Weeknight Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs

Sticky, savory-sweet meatballs glazed in a honey garlic sauce and served over broccoli—easy enough for a weeknight but bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Skillet Large
  • 1 Shallow bowl for dredging

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey, chicken, or beef
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup avocado or sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup tamari or soy sauce for sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • chili flakes optional
  • 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Combine meat, 1 tablespoon tamari/soy sauce, 1 tablespoon ginger, green onions, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until just combined.
  • Coat hands lightly with oil and roll meat into tablespoon-size balls (mix will be wet).
  • Place 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a shallow bowl and dredge each meatball to coat evenly.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs until seared all around, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In same skillet, add broccoli and cook until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; cook 1-2 more minutes.
  • In a jar, whisk ½ cup tamari/soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, and ⅓ cup water. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil. Boil 3-4 minutes.
  • Add meatballs back into skillet and toss to coat. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoon water to make slurry.
  • Pour slurry over meatballs, stir and simmer sauce 2-3 minutes or until thickened and coats meatballs.
  • Serve over steamed rice with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge up to four days. Use a splash of water when reheating to keep sauce from drying out.