Teriyaki Meatballs

5 from 4 votes

These Teriyaki Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food! Combining ground beef and pork with savory garlic, water chestnuts, and a touch of Teriyaki sauce, these meatballs are tender and packed with flavor. Whether served on their own or with rice, these meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights or any time you need an easy party appetizer.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword teriyaki meatball recipe, teriyaki meatballs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings meatballs

Calories 83kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground pork
1 large egg room temperature
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon minced garlic fresh is best
½ cup panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
⅓ cup diced water chestnuts
3 green onions sliced
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Toppings

½ cup teriyaki sauce
2 green onions thinly sliced, optional
2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir together meatball ingredients together (using hands if necessary) and form 1 to 1 1/2 inch meatballs. I like to use a cookie scoop to get uniform meatballs.
1 pound lean ground beef, ½ pound ground pork, 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ cup panko bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, ⅓ cup diced water chestnuts, 3 green onions, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked through. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes on baking sheet.
Toss meatballs in teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle on additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
½ cup teriyaki sauce, 2 green onions, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Serve immediately with toothpicks or over rice.

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Notes

Storage Information

Make Ahead: These meatballs can be formed up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.
Refrigerator: Store cooked and cooled meatballs in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze baked meatballs (without sauce) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm with teriyaki sauce before serving. To freeze unbaked meatballs, form meatballs, place on parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a freezer safe, ziploc bag. Bake from frozen (meatballs will take additional time).
Reheating: Reheat gently in the oven or on the stovetop with extra sauce to keep them moist.

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Store bought teriyaki sauce works perfectly in this recipe and saves time when making this recipe but, it’s super easy to make if you have a few minutes. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Teriyaki sauce:

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup tamari or low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger paste or 1 ½ fresh minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons mirin

Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and storing for up to 1 week.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Meatballs

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket (if using) with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, gently combine the meatball ingredients just until combined. Roll into 1 to 1½-inch meatballs and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the meatballs halfway through, until fully cooked. Transfer the meatballs to a bowl, toss with warm teriyaki sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Mixing Bowls | Cookie Scoop | Half Sheet Baking Sheet | Appetizer Toothpicks

Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.

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