These Honey Garlic Cocktail Meatballs are a delightful addition to any holiday gathering, especially perfect for Christmas Eve. The combination of sweet honey and savory garlic creates a mouthwatering glaze that will keep your guests coming back for more.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields tender meatballs that are great for serving as appetizers or party snacks. You can prepare them ahead of time and warm them up just before serving.
Easy Honey Garlic Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
These meatballs are made with ground meat mixed with breadcrumbs, garlic, and seasonings, then coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 6-8 people, making it an ideal Christmas Eve recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Coat the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan and toss to coat in the honey garlic sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm as an appetizer.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
