Description
These savory teriyaki meatballs combine ground beef or turkey with fresh ginger and green onions, all coated in a rich teriyaki sauce. Ideal as an appetizer or served over rice for a complete meal, they are easy to customize and freeze well for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Additional green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey) with the breadcrumbs.
- Add the finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the bowl.
- Crack the egg into the mixture.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Season with black pepper and salt.
- Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, pour in the teriyaki sauce. If using cornstarch, mix it with water until smooth and add to the saucepan.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Remove from heat and adjust flavor if desired.
- Place the cooked meatballs in a serving bowl or platter.
- Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize these meatballs by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- They also freeze well, so feel free to make a double batch and save some for later!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes