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Four teriyaki meatballs on a blue plate.

Easy Teriyaki Meatballs Appetizer

Nancy Blackstone
Savory homemade meatballs contain a hint of ginger, and with a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce drizzled on top have an authentic, island-style flavor!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Polynesian
Servings 48 meatballs
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Toppings

  • chopped green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Meatballs
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl, then mix with your hands or a spatula just until combined.  Roll into approximately 48 balls using roughly 1-½ tablespoons of meat mixture for each. Place on a large cookie sheet line with non-stick foil.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees. Allow meatballs to rest 5 minutes before serving. Temperature will continue to rise as they rest.
  • Teriyaki Sauce
  • In a small saucepan, mix all the teriyaki sauce ingredients together and heat over a low heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3 minutes, remove from heat and drizzle over the meatballs. 
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and/or sesame seeds, if desired. 

Notes

You can make and store unbaked meatballs in the freezer in an airtight container for 3-4 months. 
You can store baked meatballs in the freezer in an airtight container for 2-3 months.
You can store baked meatballs in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 1950's appetizer, asian meatballs, asian-fusion dishes, Hawaiian Meatballs, Mid century appetizer, Tiki appetizer
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