Easy • Beef
Oven-Baked Teriyaki Meatballs
These flavorful meatballs are coated in a homemade sticky teriyaki glaze, baked until golden, and perfect for a family-friendly meal.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Easy
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Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Oven-Baked Teriyaki Meatballs! They're incredibly easy to make, baked to juicy perfection, and coated in a irresistible homemade sticky-sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Serve them over rice for a complete and delicious meal that's sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
- Optional: Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, gently combine all meatball ingredients: ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, 1 tbsp soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 3
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20-24 meatballs) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned. While meatballs bake, prepare the sauce.
Step 5
In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
Step 6
Once meatballs are cooked, remove from oven. You can either toss the meatballs directly in the sauce in the saucepan or drizzle the sauce generously over the meatballs on the baking sheet. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Tips
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture, as this can lead to tough meatballs.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the teriyaki sauce.
- These meatballs are fantastic for meal prep! Cook them ahead and store with rice and sauce for quick lunches.
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