35 Minute Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

Satisfy your teriyaki cravings with this quick and delicious 35-minute meal! Tender, flavorful meatballs in a rich teriyaki glaze are served alongside fluffy rice and vibrant steamed vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy enough for beginners but impressive enough for a family gathering. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 497.4 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.1 (8 Reviews)
35 Minute Teriyaki Meatballs 88

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 35 Minute Teriyaki Meatballs

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How to Make 35 Minute Teriyaki Meatballs

  1. Boil a pot of water for the rice. Add 1 cup of rice and cook according to package directions.
  2. Finely chop 2 shallots, 1 inch of ginger (grated), and 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the chopped shallots, grated ginger, minced garlic, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with half of the soy mixture. Gently mix until just combined. Shape into 20 meatballs.
  5. While the rice cooks, prepare the vegetables: peel and slice 1 cup of carrots and trim 1 cup of snow peas.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
  7. Meanwhile, bring another pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add the snow peas and cook for another 3 minutes. Drain vegetables.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth. Add this slurry to the remaining soy mixture.
  9. Pour the sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and bubbles (about 1-2 minutes).
  10. Serve the teriyaki meatballs and sauce over the cooked rice, with the steamed carrots and snow peas alongside.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

34g

Carbs

17g