Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (for pan)
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef ((85/15) )
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey ((or a sugar-free substitute))
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce ((or use a gluten-free alternative))
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (Optional, to thicken the sauce)

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a rimmed baking dish with oil.
  • Mix the meatballs ingredients in a large bowl. Form 20 meatballs, and place them in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat.
  • Add the meatballs to the saucepan and turn to coat them in the sauce. Keep cooking, turning frequently, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.*