Description

These Teriyaki Meatballs are juicy, glossy, and coated in a sweet-savory homemade teriyaki sauce that makes dinner feel exciting without making the cooking complicated. This easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, rice bowls, quick family meals, and simple food ideas when you want tender meatballs with big flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

3 green onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon oil

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water, for slurry

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish

4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.

2. Shape the mixture into about 20 evenly sized meatballs.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes.

4. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

5. Stir cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.

6. Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the meatballs and bring it to a gentle simmer.

7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and turn the meatballs carefully to coat them in the sauce.

8. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are fully cooked.

9. Serve hot over cooked white rice with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Mix the meatball mixture gently so the meatballs stay tender instead of dense.

Use low-sodium soy sauce if you want better control over the saltiness of the glaze.

Add a splash of water when reheating leftovers to loosen the sauce and bring back its glossy texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 545
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 118mg

Keywords: teriyaki meatballs, easy dinner, meatball recipe, rice bowl, weeknight dinner, meal prep, quick family meal