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Honey Sriracha Meatballs

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Honey sriracha meatballs are tender, flavorful meatballs coated in a sticky sweet-and-spicy glaze made with tomato, pineapple, sriracha, and honey. They work as an appetizer, main dish, or meal prep option.

Ingredients

1 lb ground lean chicken, turkey, or beef

¼ cup diced red onion

2 ½ tbsp arrowroot starch or potato starch

2 tbsp sriracha (or Whole30-approved sriracha)

1 tbsp unsweetened tomato sauce or tomato paste

½ tbsp apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp tamari sauce

½ tbsp fresh grated ginger or ¼ tsp ground ginger

1 tsp minced garlic

¼ tsp kosher salt

Dash of black pepper

1 large egg, whisked

1 ¼ cup tomato sauce

8 oz crushed pineapple, partially drained (reserve 1–2 tbsp juice)

2 tbsp sriracha

½ tbsp fresh grated ginger or ¼ tsp ground ginger

2 tsp apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp tamari sauce

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for spice level)

2–3 tbsp honey (omit for Whole30 option)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, starch, sriracha, tomato paste, vinegar or tamari, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg until combined. Form into 1–1 ½-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until fully cooked through (adjust depending on meat type).
  4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, crushed pineapple with reserved juice, sriracha, ginger, vinegar or tamari, garlic, red pepper flakes, and honey. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until well coated.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use chicken or turkey for a leaner option, or beef for richer flavor.

For Whole30, omit honey and use compliant sriracha and tamari.

Add finely chopped bell peppers or shredded carrots to the meatballs for extra texture.

Swap pineapple with mango for a tropical twist.

Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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