Snappy Glazed Meatballs

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Snappy Glazed Meatballs, a perfect blend of savory and sweet that will elevate any meal or gathering. These tender, oven-baked meatballs are crafted from a flavorful mixture of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a touch of garlic and onion powder, then tossed in a luscious, tangy glaze made from soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and honey. The secret to their irresistible shine? A quick cornstarch slurry that thickens the sauce to perfection. Ready in just 45 minutes, these glazed delights are as versatile as they are delicious—serve them as crowd-pleasing appetizers or over fluffy rice for a hearty main course. Garnished with fresh parsley, Snappy Glazed Meatballs bring a pop of flavor and elegance to any table. Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or potlucks, this recipe is your go-to for savory-sweet perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 0.75 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the ingredients are just combined; avoid overmixing.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

While the meatballs bake, prepare the glaze. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and honey. Stir and heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and it begins to lightly bubble.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly add this slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan with the glaze. Toss gently to coat all the meatballs evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1214.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2392.0

Total Fat 134.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 676.6mg	0%
Sodium 7031.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 99.9g
Protein 141.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 277.5mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2178.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 28.3%