Description

Honey Garlic Cocktail Meatballs deliver the perfect balance of sweet honey, savory garlic, and juicy tender meat—an irresistible appetizer that disappears fast at parties, holidays, and game-day gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
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 chopped parsley
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley until just mixed.
Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked to 165°F.
In a saucepan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, and chili flakes; simmer gently.
Add cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Transfer cooked meatballs to the glaze, toss to coat, and simmer 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture—gentle handling keeps the meatballs tender. Keep sauce and meatballs separate when storing to prevent sogginess.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking & Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 285
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: honey garlic meatballs, cocktail meatballs, party appetizer, sweet savory meatballs