Description
Teriyaki meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, these juicy meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Pair them with rice, fresh salad, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you can whip up a batch of these delicious meatballs in no time. Explore the rich flavors of Japanese cuisine right from your kitchen with this foolproof recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked meatballs and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg