Description
These Teriyaki Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a rich homemade teriyaki glaze that tastes better than takeout. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy meal prep, family dinner ideas, or comforting food ideas, this easy recipe combines tender meatballs with a sweet and savory sauce that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Whether you need a simple weeknight meal, healthy dinner inspiration, or crowd-pleasing appetizer ideas, these homemade teriyaki meatballs deliver bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and a small splash of soy sauce until just combined.
2. Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them on a plate or baking sheet.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of oil and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer over medium heat.
5. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce until thickened.
6. Add the cooked meatballs to the teriyaki sauce and toss until evenly coated.
7. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for several minutes so the flavors blend together.
8. Serve the meatballs over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep the texture tender and juicy.
Fresh garlic and ginger provide the best flavor for homemade teriyaki sauce.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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