Teriyaki Meatballs in sauce with sesame seeds

Japanese-Style Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

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These Japanese-style teriyaki meatballs are a delicious fusion of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer. Below, get my complete Japanese-style teriyaki meatballs recipe.

Made with ground meat (pork would be most traditional), breadcrumbs, and a homemade teriyaki sauce, they are both satisfying and easy to prepare.

This recipe is straightforward and can be customized with your choice of ground meat, such as chicken, beef, or pork. Serve them over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Easy Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

These meatballs are coated in a glossy teriyaki sauce that adds a delightful flavor. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground meat (any combination of chicken, beef, or pork)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and additional green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, green onions, beaten egg, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
  5. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Coat the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and toss them in the teriyaki sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions. Serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Calories: 320kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g

This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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