Description
These teriyaki meatballs are a quick dinner favorite, combining juicy beef with a rich, glossy homemade sauce. Perfect as an easy dinner, meal prep option, or even a healthy snack-style appetizer, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for simple dinner ideas, easy recipes, or comforting food ideas, these meatballs check every box with their sweet and savory balance.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger grated
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 green onions sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and garlic until just combined.
2. Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
3. Cook meatballs in a skillet over medium heat or bake at 400°F until fully cooked.
4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, water, and cornstarch.
5. Cook the sauce until thickened, stirring continuously.
6. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ginger for the best flavor depth.
Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
Simmer sauce gently to avoid over-thickening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick meal, teriyaki meatballs, food ideas