Honey Garlic Bison Meatballs
Sweet, savory, and versitle.
Meatballs work as an appetizer, a main course alongside rice, or the anchor of a week of meal prep. Ground bison is so lean that meatballs stay moist and tender.
The honey garlic sauce is simple and shiny, coating each meatball in a glaze. Make a double batch, and freeze half; you’ll be grateful later.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
1 lb ground bison
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, combine ground bison, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Form into 12-16 meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
While meatballs bake, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Transfer baked meatballs to a bowl and toss with the sauce until coated.
Serve over rice or with toothpicks as an appetizer.
Why This Works
Ground bison is lean enough that these meatballs stay tender even after baking. The honey rounds out the garlic and soy sauce, creating a balanced glaze.
Meal Prep Magic
Make a double or triple batch. Freeze meatballs plain on a sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. When you need a quick protein, pull them out, toss them in the sauce, and warm gently in a skillet, or into a batch of soup.
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