Teriyaki Meatballs

These easy teriyaki meatballs are coated in a sweet and savory sauce that's always a crowd pleaser. This recipe can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

18 ounces frozen meatballs
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Bake the meatballs according to package directions.
While the meatballs are in the oven, prepare the sauce.
Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

Notes

If you prefer to make your own meatballs, mix together 1 pound of ground beef with 1 egg, 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons minced onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls, then broil the meatballs for 8-10 minutes or until browned.
The teriyaki sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.

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