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Honey Garlic Cocktail Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
  • Fresh parsley optional

Method
 

Preheat the oven.
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the meatball mixture.
  1. Add the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, onion powder, salt and black pepper to a large bowl and gently mix until just combined.
Shape the meatballs.
  1. Form the mixture into small cocktail-size meatballs and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs.
  1. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through to a safe internal temperature.
Prepare the sauce.
  1. Combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil and ginger in a large skillet or saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
Thicken the sauce.
  1. Stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk it into the simmering sauce. Cook briefly until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
Coat the meatballs.
  1. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and gently toss until every meatball is thoroughly coated.
Finish and serve.
  1. Transfer to a holiday serving dish and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds or fresh parsley. Serve warm with cocktail picks.