Teriyaki Meatballs
Sweet and savory teriyaki meatballs combine tender beef with a sticky, flavorful sauce infused with lemon teriyaki seasoning. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they appeal to fans of Asian-inspired flavors and hearty comfort foods, making them ideal for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 lb. ground chuck ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats or bread crumbs
- 2 (8 oz.) cans chopped water chestnuts ⓘ
- 3 Tbsp. lemon teriyaki seasoning ⓘ
- 2 eggs ⓘ
- 1 cup milk ⓘ
- 2 cups brown sugar ⓘ
- 1/4 cup cornstarch ⓘ
- 1 can beef broth ⓘ
- 1 cup cider vinegar ⓘ
- 4 tsp. lemon teriyaki seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Mix ground chuck, quick oats or bread crumbs, chopped water chestnuts, lemon teriyaki seasoning, eggs, and milk; then form into small meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs at 400°F for 10 minutes, then turn and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine brown sugar, cider vinegar, lemon teriyaki seasoning, chopped green pepper, and pineapple in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in beef broth and cornstarch, then cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes clear.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and heat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).