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Teriyaki Meatballs

These meatballs are the real MVPs of any party spread. With a sticky-sweet teriyaki glaze and a juicy, tender center, they're a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds (and thirds, and fourths...). Just be sure to make plenty, because they go fast!

Tasty Team
97% would make again

Ingredients

for 40 meatballs

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
  • 1 lb ground pork (455 g)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (50 g)
  • ½ cup onion (75 g), finely minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g), finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup mirin (120 mL)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 cup soy sauce (240 mL)
  • ½ cup sugar (100 g)
  • sesame seed, to serve
  • 2 tablespoons fresh scallion, chopped, to serve

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 89
  • Fat 4g
  • Carbs 4g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 7g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
  4. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
  5. In a pan on medium high heat, add the mirin, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and scallions, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
  8. Enjoy!
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