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Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe: Irresistibly Delicious and Easy!

A delicious and easy recipe for teriyaki meatballs that are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground beef or chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce for sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1/2 cup water for sauce
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or chicken), breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil.
  2. Mix until just combined (don’t overwork the meat).
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a tray.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil.
  5. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and water.
  7. Bring to a simmer, then add cornstarch slurry to thicken. Stir until glossy.
  8. Add the cooked meatballs into the sauce, tossing to coat well.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or with stir-fried vegetables.
  • Can also be served as an appetizer with toothpicks.

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