Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup honey
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix together the honey and an additional tablespoon of minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Step 4: Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are cooked through and tender. Serve warm.
Notes
- For optimal freshness, store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
- When reheating, gently warm the meatballs in a microwave covered with a damp paper towel to retain moisture, or heat them on the stove over low heat with a splash of water.
- Serve these honey garlic meatballs over rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for an added burst of flavor and presentation.
- For maximum flavor, let the meatball mixture rest for about 15 minutes before cooking; this allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 10g