If you are looking for quick, easy dinner ideas, these broiled teriyaki meatballs are ready in 35 minutes! The homemade teriyaki sauce that coats them is packed with savory, sweet, and tangy flavor.
Prep. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with olive oil or cooking spray.
Make the meatballs. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, panko, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Mix until well combined and then form the meat mixture into meatballs. Each meatball should be about 1½ inches in diameter.
Broil. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with an inch between each. Set the baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven and broil for 5 minutes. Flip and broil for an additional 5 minutes.
Make the sauce. In a large saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, water, ground ginger, garlic powder, honey, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, whisking continuously, until the sauce has thickened.
Sauce the meatballs. Once the meatballs are done broiling, transfer them to the saucepan with the teriyaki sauce and gently toss the meatballs in the sauce until they are well coated.
Serve. Serve the teriyaki meatballs garnished with the green parts of the scallions.
Notes
Meatball mixture. Mix the meatball ingredients just until combined and shape them gently to avoid tough meatballs.
Same size meatballs. Aim for uniform 1 1/2-inch sizes to ensure even cooking.
Use a different protein. Feel free to switch up the meat; leaner beef, chicken, turkey, pork, or even Impossible Meat works well.
Add spice. For an extra kick, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil.
Storage. To store leftovers, seal the meatballs in an airtight container; they'll keep in the fridge for 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.