These juicy teriyaki meatballs are packed with savory flavor, garlic, and a hint of ginger, then topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Simple to make and full of bold flavor, they’re perfect for an easy dinner, party appetizer, or meal prep favorite.
These teriyaki meatballs are one of those recipes that check all the boxes: easy to make, packed with flavor, and incredibly versatile. With just a handful of simple ingredients like lean ground beef, teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and fresh green onions, you get tender, juicy meatballs that taste like they came from your favorite takeout spot—but even better.
One of the reasons this recipe really works is the short marinating time before cooking. Letting the meat mixture rest allows the teriyaki sauce, garlic, and seasonings to fully soak in, giving these meatballs a deeper, more balanced flavor. It’s a small step that makes a big difference, so don’t skip it. Once cooked, a quick brush of extra teriyaki sauce adds the perfect glossy finish and boosts that savory-sweet flavor even more.
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These teriyaki meatballs are incredibly flexible, too. Serve them as an appetizer, enjoy them over rice with vegetables for an easy dinner, or keep them on hand for high-protein lunches and snacks throughout the week. No matter how you serve them, they’re simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to be a repeat recipe in your kitchen.
Asian Teriyaki Meatballs
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- When done marinating, use your hand to form medium size meatballs.
- Sprinkle the tops of the uncooked meatballs evenly with sesame seeds.
- Put the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with Parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and then bake for 30 minutes.
- When done, brush additional teriyaki sauce on the meatballs for extra flavor as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don't want to use ground beef, this recipe works well with ground turkey, pork, chicken, or a combination of meats.
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