Weeknight Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
Savor the delightful flavors of Weeknight Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs, a quick and easy dish perfect for busy nights. Tender meatballs made from ground turkey or chicken are coated in a luscious sticky honey garlic sauce that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 35 minutes, these meatballs are ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, serving beautifully over rice or noodles. The addition of fresh broccoli not only complements the dish but also adds essential nutrients. This versatile recipe is great for meal prep, making it easy to enjoy delicious homemade meals throughout the week. Elevate your dinner experience with these flavorful meatballs that are both satisfying and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey, chicken, or beef
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup avocado or sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- chili flakes
- 1–2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, tamari/soy sauce, ginger, green onions, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and dredge in cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs for about 8 minutes until golden.
- Sauté broccoli in the same skillet for 5 minutes; add garlic and ginger for another 2 minutes.
- Mix tamari/soy sauce, honey, and water; pour into skillet with broccoli and bring to a boil.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce; stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg