Spicy Sriracha Honey Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy meatballs glazed with sweet and spicy sriracha honey sauce for delicious crowd-pleasers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tbsp milk
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger

→ Sriracha Honey Glaze

11 - 1/3 cup honey
12 - 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tbsp 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 bowl, gently mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and ginger until just combined; avoid overmixing.
03 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly; remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and glossy.
06 - Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl. Pour glaze over them and gently toss to fully coat.
07 - Arrange glazed meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm, optionally with toothpicks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Sweet and spicy sriracha-honey glaze
  • Perfect as crowd-pleasing appetizers or party bites
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 ingredients to keep them tender
  • Adjust sriracha to control spice level precisely
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