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    Home » Recipes » Beef

    Easy Teriyaki Meatballs

    Published: July 30, 2020 · Updated: July 31, 2020 · By: Krissy · 12 Comments
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    If you're looking for the perfect appetizer or even a tasty dinner option, these crowd pleasing Easy Teriyaki Meatballs cook up in no time!
    teriyaki meatballs

    Teriyaki Meatballs are homemade ground beef meatballs that are baked in the oven and smothered in an easy-to-make sticky teriyaki sauce.

    A close up of easy teriyaki meatballs

    Why this recipe works:

    They are the perfect party food, easy appetizer recipe, and are even fantastic for a simple dinner when served with some some jasmine rice and steamed broccoli. YUM!

    • These crowd pleasing Teriyaki Meatballs are quick and easy to make.
    • The meatballs only take about 15 minutes to bake and the sauce is made while they are cooking in the oven.
    • The ground beef meatballs and the teriyaki sauce are homemade. 

    Ingredients needed:

    • Meatballs: ground beef, egg, panko bread crumbs, fresh ginger, garlic, salt
    • Teriyaki sauce: soy sauce, water, dry sherry, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, water
    • Garnish: green onions and sesame seeds

    How to make this recipe:

    1. First step is to make the meatballs. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
    2. I usually mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon and then use my hands to work everything together.
    3. Shape the meatballs by rolling them in between your hands and set them on a baking sheet. Cook the meatballs in a super hot oven until they're brown and crispy on the outside.
    4. While the meatballs are baking, you will make the teriyaki sauce. All of the ingredients get simmered together to allow all of the teriyaki flavors to develop. Then, to thicken the teriyaki sauce, you will add a slurry of corn starch and water.
    5. The final step is to drop the cooked meatballs into the hot homemade teriyaki sauce.
    6. Stir to coat and serve warm.
    process photos of how to make homemade meatballs with teriyaki sauce

    Cooking tips:

    • The smaller the meatballs, the faster they'll cook and the more surface area you'll have to soak up all of that sticky teriyaki sauce.
    • Make clean up even easier by lining the baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    • Make them ahead of time. Cook the meatballs and keep them in the refrigerator if making the day before or cook them weeks before and store them in the freezer. If frozen, just be sure to thaw fully in the refrigerator. Then, make the sauce prior to serving.
    • Keep them warm: I highly recommend keeping them in the crockpot if served at a party as an appetizer. They will be devoured!
    teriyaki meatballs on plate with sesame seeds

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    Love a good meatball? Check out some of these variations.

    • Mushroom Blend Meatballs with for sliders
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    • Meatball Sandwich from my Meatball Parmesan recipe
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    • Green Chile Meatballs with cheese sauce
    • Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
    • The Best Swedish Meatballs
    • Meatballs that taste like Meatloaf
    • Honey barbeque chicken meatballs
    • Cajun Chicken Meatballs smothered in a rich and creamy Cajun sauce
    • And perfect for the holidays... Schweddy Balls
    An easy teriyaki meatball on a wooden pick

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    meatball with teriyaki sauce on toothpick

    Easy Teriyaki Meatballs

    Teriyaki Meatballs are baked in the oven and smothered in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce. They are the perfect party food and easy appetizer recipe!
    4.94 from 15 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Scale: 18 meatballs
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    meatballs:

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
    • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    sauce:

    • ½ cup soy sauce
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water

    garnish:

    • ¼ cup green onions (sliced thin)
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Line a large baking sheet with foil and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Use hands to mix all meatball ingredients together until combined. Roll tablespoon sized balls and place on lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 13-18 minutes until browned.
      If you're looking for the perfect appetizer or even a tasty dinner option, these crowd pleasing Easy Teriyaki Meatballs cook up in no time!
    • Make the sauce while the meatballs are cooking. Combine soy sauce, ¼ cup of water, dry sherry, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved, just for a few minutes. Turn the sauce into a glaze by separately mixing the cornstarch with the tablespoon of water and then adding it to the soy sauce mixture. Simmer on low until thickened.
    • Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
      If you're looking for the perfect appetizer or even a tasty dinner option, these crowd pleasing Easy Teriyaki Meatballs cook up in no time!

    Notes

    Nutritional information based on a single meatball, when 18 meatballs are made from this recipe.
    • The smaller the meatballs, the faster they'll cook and the more surface area you'll have to soak up all of that sticky teriyaki sauce.
    • Make clean up even easier by lining the baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    • Make them ahead of time. Cook the meatballs and keep them in the refrigerator if making the day before or cook them weeks before and store them in the freezer. If frozen, just be sure to thaw fully in the refrigerator. Then, make the sauce prior to serving.
    • Keep them warm: I highly recommend keeping them in the crockpot if served at a party as an appetizer. They will be devoured!

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 94mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    This recipe was originally created for Real Housemoms where I was a contributor and then published on Self Proclaimed Foodie in March 2017. This post has been updated with process photos, cooking tips, and helpful information. Don't worry - I didn't change the recipe!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Karilyn Johnson

      February 28, 2021 at 8:02 am

      What could I substitute for the dry sherry? Discovered you fairly recently...love your recipes!

      Reply
      • Krissy

        March 03, 2021 at 5:45 am

        A dry white wine or vermouth would work! You could always omit from the recipe as well. Glad you found my site!!!

        Reply
    2. Natalie

      July 13, 2019 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      I love teriyaki meatballs! Looks so delicious and I bet kids will love these too!

      Reply
    3. Irina

      July 12, 2019 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite meals is Chicken in Teriyaki souse. I am already drooling, looking at your pictures. I am gonna try your Teriyaki Meatballs! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Lauren

      July 12, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a great twist on classic party meatballs! I'm definitely making these for my next event.

      Reply
    5. Danielle

      July 12, 2019 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      Ah, that glaze is unbelievable! Definitely something I could entertain a small group of close friends with. Delicious!

      Reply
    6. Veena Azmanov

      July 12, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this amazing recipe and the info to planning them in advance and store them. This will surely help me make this yummy recipe for my special guest and family.

      Reply
    7. Townsend

      November 23, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      Can you add pineapple to the recipe

      Reply
      • Krissy

        November 25, 2018 at 6:41 am

        To the sauce or the meatballs? I'm sure you can, but I would probably opt to use crushed canned pineapple or fresh pineapple that's gone thru the food processor.

        Reply
    8. Jennifer

      January 24, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      4 stars
      J am making these tonight! I live in the dfw part of Texas, we just moved here may of 2017 from... Portland Oregon! I was there for that last winter. Man it was something else. I didn't think that snow and ice and slush was ever going to go away. I miss Oregon and all of its beauty, but I also have realized how much I actually missed the sunshine. I hear this winter is better for you all in the northwest this year. Cheers to that! Btw love your recipes!

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 25, 2018 at 6:06 am

        This winter is so mild, I'm actually a little bit disappointed. We even bought sleds, snow pants and snow shovels in anticipation!

        Reply
    9. Jan

      March 06, 2017 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      Great Recipe! I had a little ground beef that needed to be used and cut it down to 1 serving. I would use a little more seasoning in the future but definitely a tasty treat.

      Reply

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