Spicy Sriracha Honey Meatballs (Print Version)

Juicy meatballs glazed with sweet and spicy sriracha honey sauce, ideal for crowd-pleasing appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground beef or beef-pork blend
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
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 ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Sriracha Honey Glaze

11 - 1/3 cup honey
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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and ginger until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
03 - Shape mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place 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, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and shiny.
06 - Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl and gently toss with the glaze to coat evenly.
07 - Arrange glazed meatballs on a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet and spicy flavor combination
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • For a milder version reduce sriracha or add more honey
  • These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated in the glaze
03 -
  • Do not overmix meatball mixture for tender results
  • Adjust sriracha amount to suit your heat preference
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