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Tender Honey Sriracha Meatballs

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Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground pork (or beef/chicken)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

For the Honey Sriracha Sauce:

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup sriracha (adjust based on heat preference)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickness)

1-2 tbsp water (if needed to thin)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cilantro, egg, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix until just combined – avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

      Form the Meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get approximately 20 meatballs.

        Bake the Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

          Make the Honey Sriracha Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce in a small saucepan. Combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a splash of water and add it to the saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly until the sauce is well-blended and slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes. If it gets too thick, add a bit more water to reach the desired consistency.

            Coat the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and pour the warm honey sriracha sauce over them. Gently toss until the meatballs are fully coated.

              Serve: Transfer the sauced meatballs to a serving platter, and garnish with additional chopped cilantro or sesame seeds if desired. These meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, served over rice, or tucked into sliders!

                Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 40 mins | 4-6 servings