Description
Teriyaki meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for any occasion. These tender meatballs are coated in a rich, glossy teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger, delivering a burst of Asian-inspired taste in every bite. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings or paired with rice and vegetables for a hearty weeknight dinner, they are sure to impress your family and friends. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to customize the meatballs to fit your dietary preferences while ensuring maximum flavor. Enjoy these tasty bites that balance sweetness and umami, leaving everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, ginger, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of at least 160°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat until honey dissolves.
- Once cooked, glaze the meatballs with half of the sauce before serving and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg