# Components:
→ Meatball Mixture
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 pound ground pork
03 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 3 tablespoons milk
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 small onion, finely grated
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
12 - 1/3 cup honey
13 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
14 - 1/4 cup ketchup
15 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
18 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix together ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, minced garlic, grated onion, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley until just combined.
03 - Form mixture into approximately 1-inch balls and arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and thoroughly cooked.
05 - In a saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, vinegar, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer.
06 - If preferred, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Add baked meatballs to the sauce, gently toss to coat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated throughout.
08 - Transfer glazed meatballs to a serving dish, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve warm with toothpicks.
