Description
Sticky Ginger Garlic Meatballs are tender meatballs infused with fresh ginger and garlic, coated in a luscious sticky glaze that balances spicy, sweet, and umami flavors. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Finely mince fresh ginger and garlic. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, minced ginger and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until evenly incorporated, being careful not to overwork the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Use your hands or a small ice cream scoop to form the mixture into even balls about one inch in diameter. Place them on a plate, ready for cooking.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden, then reduce the heat and continue cooking for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- While the meatballs cook, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked meatballs in the skillet. Simmer gently for a few minutes, stirring carefully to coat each meatball evenly, until the sauce thickens and becomes beautifully sticky.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Sticky Ginger Garlic Meatballs, meatballs, ginger garlic, easy recipe, appetizer