HONEY-GARLIC GLAZED MEATBALLS

HONEY-GARLIC GLAZED MEATBALLS image

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
3/4 c buttermilk
1 c bread crumbs, dry
1/2 c sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tsp kosher salt
2 lb ground beef
4 clove garlic, minced (i usually add more)
1 Tbsp butter
3/4 c ketchup
3/4 c honey
4 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk. Add the bread crumbs, onion and salt.
2. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Place on greased wire racks over a shallow baking pans to catch the drippings.
4. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
5. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Drain meatballs and add to the sauce. Carefully stir to evenly coat the balls.
7. Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes. Place on a serving platter with green garnishes, and festive toothpicks.