Description
Sticky Sweet Teriyaki Meatballs – Tender, juicy meatballs in a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s better than takeout!
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Teriyaki Sauce:
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all meatball ingredients in large bowl until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Roll into 16-18 meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For sauce: Simmer soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in small saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch and water; add to sauce. Whisk 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil.
- Toss hot meatballs with sauce until coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
Test seasoning by cooking a small portion of meatball mixture first. Sauce should coat the back of a spoon when properly thickened. Serve over rice, noodles, or as appetizers with toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes