Description

These Honey Garlic Cocktail Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in an irresistible sweet-savory honey garlic glaze—perfect for game days, parties, or any gathering where you need an addictive crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley; mix gently.
Form into 1-inch meatballs (24–26 total).
Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
In a saucepan, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, and chili flakes; simmer.
Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker glaze is desired.
Toss baked meatballs in glaze and simmer 2–3 minutes.
Serve warm with parsley garnish and toothpicks.

Notes

Mix meat gently to avoid dense meatballs and allow them to rest in the glaze for a few minutes to help the sauce cling beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 105
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 339mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: honey garlic meatballs, cocktail meatballs, game day appetizers, sweet savory glaze