Description
Teriyaki Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a glossy homemade sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavor. Serve them over rice, noodles, or vegetables for an easy dinner that feels better than takeout and works just as well for meal prep or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced for garnish
3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for 8 to 10 minutes, until nearly cooked through. Transfer them to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour it into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
6. Stir in the sesame oil, then return the meatballs to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Use freshly grated ginger for the best flavor and a brighter sauce.
Do not overmix the meatball mixture or the texture can turn dense.
If the sauce thickens too much during reheating, add a small splash of water to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: teriyaki meatballs, easy meatball dinner, homemade teriyaki sauce, beef meatballs, weeknight dinner