Teriyaki Meatballs
User Reviews
4.8
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
25 mins
-
Total Time
40 mins
-
Servings
6 servings
-
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
-
Cuisine
Asian
Teriyaki Meatballs
Description
This recipe combines two kinds of ground meat with panko breadcrumbs and egg yolks to bind the mixture. Aromatics like thinly sliced green onions, pressed garlic, fresh grated ginger, soy sauce, and white pepper add flavor within the meatballs. Formed into approximately 40 bite-sized portions, the meatballs are baked on a cooling rack to ensure even browning and cooking.
The sauce is prepared separately by simmering soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic powder, honey, and water. A cornstarch slurry is stirred in to thicken the sauce to a consistency that coats the meatballs nicely without being too runny. The baked meatballs are served immediately with the sauce, garnished with fresh green onion and sesame seeds for color and texture.
This dish is suited as an appetizer or paired with rice for a main course. The balance of sweet and savory in the teriyaki sauce complements the juicy meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup panko
- 2 egg large yolks
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- sesame seeds for garnish
For the teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on baking sheet; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, honey and 1 cup water; bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch mixture until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Panko, egg yolks, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and white pepper. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 40 meatballs.
- Place meatballs onto prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve meatballs immediately with teriyaki sauce, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs, the Japanese-style crumbs used here, can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores and add a lighter texture to meatballs than regular breadcrumbs.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
You'll Also Love
