Meatballs in Honey Buffalo Sauce
Juicy, tender meatballs tossed in a sticky-sweet Honey Buffalo Sauce, perfectly balancing heat and sweetness. Great as an appetizer or a bold dinner option that’s quick and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet or add to skillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or cook in skillet until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Add hot sauce, honey, and vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with garnish if desired.
Notes
- Use parchment paper when baking to prevent sticking.
- Add cayenne to the sauce for extra heat.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Make a double batch and freeze half for later.
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