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Swimming in luscious, thick gravy, these garlic honey meatballs are sweet and savory and pair perfectly with a crisp Chardonnay.
Luscious gravy dunked with meatballs and a tad of honey makes Garlic Honey Meatballs. If you like eating meat then this one dish that you would most certainly not like to miss this season! I have made these using chicken mince but you can use any kind of meat for this recipe.
These meatballs can be perfectly paired with The Cutrer Chardonnay from Sonoma-Cutrer. The wine is nicely focussed with a lovely mid palate creamy richness, bright acidity and a long flavorful finish. This perfectly blends with the sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs, made with honey and garlic. 
We believe in having a pretty wholesome breakfast every day and compared to the breakfast, the lunches and dinners are almost staple and light. And hence mostly for dinner, I feel like making an easy on stomach meals like One Pot Chicken Pumpkin Coconut Curry, Tomato Chicken Pulao, Pesto Chicken, Mexican Rice that makes our dinner really worth it with their deliciousness.
And then sometimes, having a plateful of flavorful rice along with gravy just makes your day worth it to the core. For instance, I recently tried my hands on making Honey Garlic Meatballs and it tasted so good I am going to make it on repeats for dinner this winter.
Luscious gravy dunked with meatballs and a tad of honey makes Honey Garlic Meatballs. If you like eating meat then this one dish that you would most certainly not like to miss this season!
Made with a fine mix of honey, garlic sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, these sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs or Honey Garlic Meatballs is indeed a big hit for a small affair dinner party or a warm dinner plan.
You could definitely prepare meatballs in advance and then use frozen meatballs or frozen garlic meatballs and dunk it in the crock pot of sauce just when you are prepping up for the dinner.
Serve it with The Cutrer Chardonnay for a perfect holiday dinner. The wine comes from the Sonoma County, California and is a balance of Burgundian traditions mixed with Californian ingenuity and a deep appreciation for Sonoma Valley’s terroir.
Now this wine can be easily ordered and delivered to your home. Just be sure to order in advance to your holiday party. If you are around, you should even plan a trip to the vineyards to see the grapes being hand sorted and going into that perfect wine which I paired with Sweet & Spicy Cocktails meatballs.
Having made Asian Chicken Meatballs initially, I definitely had an idea that Honey Garlic Meatballs would taste delish but it took my expectations higher because it tasted way better and different.
Honey Garlic Meatballs are finger licking even as it is, but I would suggest that serve it with rice as its gravy would go very well with the same and you would end up having a pretty wholesome meal as well. Here’s its easy peasy recipe for your reference.
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Garlic Honey Meatballs and Chardonnay
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Sweet and savory meatballs in a rich honey-garlic sauce. Perfect with a crisp Chardonnay.
Ingredients
- 1 slice bread (1 slice) bread
- 1 tbsp Milk (15 ml) Milk
- 1 lbs (300 g) Chicken Mince
- 1 Egg (1) Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) Bread Crumbs
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 1 tbsp Butter (15 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (15 ml) Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Garlic Minced
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) Onion Finely Chopped
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (30 ml) Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) Tomato Ketchup
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) Honey
- 1 tbsp Cornflour (15 ml) Cornflour
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) Water
- Salt
- 2 tbsp Spring Onion Greens Chopped (30 ml) Spring Onion Greens Chopped
Instructions
- For the Meatballs
- Place bread in a bowl and pour milk over it; let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining meatball ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too sticky.
- Roll the mixture into small, lemon-sized meatballs.
- Preheat the oven to 392°F (200°C).
- Arrange the meatballs on a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For the sauce
- Heat butter and oil in a pan.
- Add garlic and onion; fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, honey, and a water-cornflour mixture.
- Cook for 30 seconds, or until the sauce thickens. Add more water if needed.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and coat them well.
- Sprinkle spring onion greens on top.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade breadcrumbs instead of store-bought.
- To prevent the meatballs from drying out, ensure the oven temperature is accurate and don’t overbake.
- Leftover meatballs and sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute chicken mince with another type of meat for the Garlic Honey Meatballs?
Yes, you can use any kind of meat for this recipe, so feel free to experiment with beef, pork, or turkey mince.
What type of honey is best to use for the Garlic Honey Meatballs?
Using a high-quality, raw honey will enhance the flavor of the meatballs and the overall dish.
How can I adjust the sweetness of the gravy in the Garlic Honey Meatballs?
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to the gravy according to your taste preference.
