Spicy Sriracha Honey Meatballs (Printable Version)

Juicy meatballs glazed with a tangy sriracha honey sauce, perfect for gatherings and snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground beef (or blend of beef and pork)
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (approx. 40 g)
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Sriracha Honey Glaze

11 - 1/3 cup honey (approx. 110 g)
12 - 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
17 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger without overmixing.
03 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until fully melted and glossy.
06 - Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl, pour the glaze over them, and toss gently to evenly coat.
07 - Arrange glazed meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm, optionally with toothpicks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a milder version, reduce sriracha or add more honey.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated in the glaze.
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