Honey Garlic Butter Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ⅓ cup honey

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in size.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Stir in honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.