Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Teriyaki Meatballs recipe that is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Meatballs:
- 16 oz lean ground turkey
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or gluten-free hoisin)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger)
To Serve:
- Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
- Prepare the Oven: Line a 17×12-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Make the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, green onion, egg, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake meatballs for 13–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Combine brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss and Serve: Transfer meatballs to a bowl, pour the teriyaki sauce over them, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Teriyaki Meatballs, Meatball Recipe, Asian Meatballs