Description
At its core, this dish consists of perfectly seasoned, bite-sized ground beef spheres that are cooked until golden brown and then tossed in a vibrant, reduction-style sauce. The magic lies in the contrast between the savory, spiced interior of the meat and the intense, sugary, and umami-rich coating on the outside.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 500 g halal ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
For the honey garlic glaze
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
Instructions
1. Make the meatballs
In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until combined.
Roll into medium-sized balls.
2. Cook
You can:
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes, or
- Pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
3. Prepare the glaze
In a pan:
- Heat oil or butter.
- Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry until slightly thick and glossy.
4. Glaze the meatballs
Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
Notes
These honey garlic glazed halal beef meatballs are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors. They make an easy weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or meal-prep favorite that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 420 kcal
Keywords: Sweet garlic halal meatballs, sticky honey garlic halal beef meatballs, glazed halal ground beef meatballs