These homemade honey garlic meatballs are perfect for when you’re craving that sticky-sweet takeout flavor but want a wholesome option! These meatballs are mouthwatering and bathed in a sweet and savory flavorful sauce! Made with wholesome ground beef, these meatballs are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for comfort food in a quick and easy way.
Whether you’re whipping up a weeknight dinner, prepping for potlucks and parties or searching for the ultimate game day appetizer, these juicy, tender meatballs are guaranteed to be a hit. They’re kid-friendly enough for picky eaters and versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, a main dish over rice or even tucked into a satisfying sandwich. The simple ingredients come together to create a flavorful homemade sauce that’s both sweet and savory. Plus, these meatballs are fantastic for making ahead of time – those delicious leftovers will have you reaching for seconds in no time!
Why You’ll Love These Meatballs
They call for simple and wholesome ingredients!
This recipe is great for making ahead of time or meal prepping.
These meatballs are perfect for game day, potlucks, parties or a weeknight dinner.
It is super kid-friendly.
The sauce is sweet and savory!
This is the perfect comfort food meal.
It is gluten free, dairy free and adaptable!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make these honey garlic meatballs is a baking sheet, pan, bowl and measuring cups and spoons.
Ingredients Needed
Ground Beef: I used ButcherBox ground beef in this recipe! I love ButcherBox because it is high-quality and gets delivered right to your doorstep.
Spices: I used thyme and garlic powder in these meatballs. These create a delicious flavor combination.
Flour: I used coconut flour in this recipe to keep these meatballs gluten free. Feel free to also use breadcrumbs (gluten free if needed).
Oil: I used avocado oil in this recipe to make the meatballs juicy.
Salt: My favorite is Redmond’s Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off Redmond’s website.
Coconut Aminos: I used coconut aminos in the sauce because I love the flavor. It is a delicious sweet and savory sauce. You can also use soy sauce here.
Honey: Honey makes this sauce delicious and sweet!
Garlic: I used fresh garlic in this recipe. If you don’t have any fresh garlic on hand feel free to use garlic powder.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Combine ingredients for meatballs in a bowl.
Step 3: Roll into 1 in balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Bake for 25 minutes or until done.
Step 5: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining ingredients in a pan and heating over low-medium heat.
Step 6: Add meatballs into the sauce and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store these honey garlic meatballs in an airtight container for 3-5 days. You can also freeze these meatballs for up to 3 months.
How to Serve
There are so many ways to serve these meatballs:
Serve your meatballs over a bed of rice with vegetables.
Dress up a sandwich with meatballs and your favorite toppings to make a hearty and satisfying meal.
Serve bite-sized meatballs with toothpicks for dipping in extra sauce. Perfect for potlucks or parties.
Thread cooked meatballs with cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and red onion chunks for a colorful and flavorful appetizer skewer. Serve with a dipping sauce like BBQ sauce or ranch dressing.
Use lettuce leaves as wraps, fill them with chopped meatballs, your favorite Asian-inspired slaw and a sweet and sour dressing.
Hollow out bell peppers or tomatoes, stuff them with a mixture of cooked meatballs, rice, and cheese, then bake until heated through.
Variations
Meat: Try using a different meat in these honey garlic meatballs. Experiment with ground chicken or ground turkey! You can also use pre-made meatballs in this recipe to make it quicker!
Binder: Swap out the flour for breadcrumbs!
Honey: If you do not have honey on hand, feel free to use maple syrup or agave. You can also use coconut sugar.
Garlic: If you do not have fresh garlic on hand, feel free to use garlic powder.
Coconut Aminos: Feel free to swap out the coconut aminos for soy sauce or another similar sauce!
Recipe FAQ
Can these meatballs be made gluten free?
Yes, these meatballs are gluten free.
Can these meatballs be made dairy free?
Yes! These meatballs are dairy free as written.
Can these be made ahead of time?
These honey garlic meatballs can be made ahead of time for meal prep and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months!
Can I freeze these meatballs?
Yes! These meatballs are great to have on hand.
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Honey Garlic Meatballs
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 pan
- 1 bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/8 cup coconut flour
- dash salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Sauce
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Combine ingredients for meatballs in a bowl.
- Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until done.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining ingredients in a pan and heating over low-medium heat.
- Add meatballs into the sauce and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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