Spicy Sriracha Honey Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy meatballs with a sweet-spicy sriracha honey glaze, ideal for flavorful appetizer bites.

# What you need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground beef (or beef and pork blend)
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tbsp milk
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger

→ Sriracha Honey Glaze

11 - 1/3 cup honey
12 - 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
17 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger. Mix gently until just combined without overworking the mixture.
03 - Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and glossy.
06 - Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl, pour glaze over them, and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Arrange glazed meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm, optionally with toothpicks for easy handling.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Crowd-pleasing appetizers
  • Sweet and spicy flavor balance
02 -
  • For a milder version reduce sriracha or add more honey
  • These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated in the glaze
03 -
  • Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender
  • Adjust sriracha amount to control spiciness
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