Sticky Teriyaki Meatballs Glazed (Printable version)

Tender meatballs coated in sweet-salty teriyaki glaze for savory snacking or main dish enjoyment.

# List of ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef or pork, or a mixture
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

11 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
12 - 1/4 cup mirin
13 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
19 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish (optional)

20 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
21 - Sliced green onions

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, blend ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper using clean hands or a spatula until just combined.
03 - Form mixture into 20 to 24 evenly-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are golden and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat.
06 - Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Gradually stir into the simmering sauce and continue cooking, stirring, until thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
07 - Transfer baked meatballs to a skillet or wok. Pour over teriyaki sauce and gently toss to coat. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes until meatballs are sticky and glossy.
08 - Plate meatballs, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions as desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy recipe for anyone who likes bold flavor without fuss
  • Makes use of everyday pantry items and fresh aromatics
  • Crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
02 -
  • High in protein for satisfying meals
  • Glaze stays glossy and coats every meatball perfectly
  • Meatballs freeze well for meal prep or quick snacks
03 -
  • For even baking rotate the sheet halfway through cooking—this avoids uneven color
  • Let the sauce bubble gently so sugars caramelize not burn
  • Do not overwork the meat mixture or the meatballs will be dense instead of juicy

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