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24 Glazed Teriyaki Meatballs: Simply Amazing

Teriyaki Meatballs
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Make these Teriyaki Meatballs for your next gathering. The glaze shines beautifully, giving you a fantastic texture and rich flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the teriyaki glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar.
  6. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  8. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze. Remove from heat.
  9. Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a large skillet or bowl. Pour the teriyaki glaze over the meatballs. Toss gently to coat every meatball thoroughly in the shiny sauce.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For an extra shiny glaze, let the sauce reduce slightly longer after adding the slurry.
  • You can bake the meatballs ahead of time and reheat them before tossing with the warm glaze.
  • If you prefer a deeper flavor, use all ground beef. For a lighter taste, use ground pork or a 50/50 mix.

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