Description
Teriyaki meatballs are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that make for a perfect weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer. Tender meatballs glazed with rich teriyaki sauce can be served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or on skewers, making them versatile for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just blended.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the teriyaki sauce, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the warm sauce over the meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Add garlic or crushed red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture for extra flavor. - Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option; adjust cooking time accordingly. - Prepare the meatball mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.