Description
These Teriyaki Meatballs are a delightful treat, combining ground beef and pork with fresh garlic and water chestnuts. They are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 green onions thinly sliced, optional
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the meatball ingredients and mix gently (using your hands if necessary) to form meatballs about 1 to 1 ½ inches in size.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Allow the meatballs to rest for 5 to 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Toss the meatballs in teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately with toothpicks or over rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, use freshly minced garlic.
Test the meatballs with a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg