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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. Bake the meatballs according to package directions.
  2. While the meatballs are in the oven, prepare the sauce. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 652mg (27%) Potassium 280mg (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 652mg 27%
Potassium 280mg 6%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.