Teriyaki Meatballs
Teriyaki Meatballs
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These quick teriyaki meatballs are covered in a delightful sweet and savory sauce that never fails to impress. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for hectic evenings! Meatballs are a favorite in my home, and when I need easy, kid-friendly dinners, I often whip up cheesy meatballs, meatball soup, or these tasty teriyaki meatballs.
Some days, I find myself racing to get dinner ready. That’s why I keep my pantry and freezer stocked, and this teriyaki meatballs recipe is a lifesaver. It combines frozen meatballs with a homemade sauce for a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy. You can also serve them with toothpicks as a savory appetizer.
Teriyaki Meatballs Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need :
- frozen meatballs
- soy sauce
- water
- honey
- brown sugar
- garlic
- ginger
- sesame oil
- cornstarch
- sesame seeds and green onions.
How Do You Make Teriyaki Meatballs ?
Bake the meatballs following the package instructions. While they cook, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a pan and simmering it. Once the sugar dissolves, bring the mixture to a boil. Mix cornstarch with cold water, then whisk it into the sauce. When it thickens, pour it over the meatballs and toss to coat. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
If you’d like to make your own meatballs, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 egg, 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons minced onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder in a bowl. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and broil them for 8-10 minutes, or until they’re nicely browned.
You can store the homemade teriyaki sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, so feel free to prepare it ahead of time. Serve the meatballs over sushi rice, brown rice, or, when I’m short on time, I grab frozen prepared rice from the store. For a side, consider sautéed cabbage, Asian cucumber salad, or roasted green beans.
You may like: Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef
Teriyaki Meatballs
Ingredients
- 18 ounces frozen meatballs
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Bake the meatballs according to package directions.
- While the meatballs are in the oven, prepare the sauce.
- Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
Notes
The teriyaki sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Nutrition Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 280mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.5mg
