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Flavorful Bacon-Wrapped Spicy Sriracha Meatballs Recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze

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Juicy, spicy meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sticky-sweet brown sugar sauce, perfect for parties and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, soak panko breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, ground pork, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and 1-2 tsp sriracha. Mix gently but thoroughly until just combined.
  4. Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, about 24 in total. Keep hands slightly wet to prevent sticking.
  5. Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, tucking the end underneath or securing with a toothpick.
  6. Arrange wrapped meatballs on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  8. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, then brush glaze generously over each meatball.
  9. Bake another 10-15 minutes, brushing once more halfway through, until bacon is crispy and glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley or a drizzle of sriracha if desired.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for easier wrapping. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for tender meatballs. Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs light. Use a wire rack to keep bacon crispy. Brush glaze only after initial baking to prevent burning. Broil 1-2 minutes at the end if bacon isn’t crispy enough. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free crackers. For dairy-free, replace milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk.

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