35 Minute Teriyaki Meatballs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistibly savory 35-Minute Teriyaki Meatballs! This quick and easy recipe combines a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork with fragrant seasonings like garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, creating tender, juicy meatballs that bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Tossed in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, featuring the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors from soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, these meatballs are a true crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're perfect for busy nights and pair beautifully with steamed rice or roasted veggies. Ideal for meal preppers or anyone craving a comforting, Asian-inspired dinner recipe with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce (for teriyaki sauce)
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and golden brown.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove the sauce from the heat.
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large skillet or pan. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
Cook the meatballs in the sauce over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the teriyaki meatballs warm, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Perfect over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.4 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 745 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 7374 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 153.1 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1614 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
