Teriyaki Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

MEATBALLS:

• 2 pounds (1 kg) ground beef mince (or pork, chicken, turkey)
  
• 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, (or regular breadcrumbs)
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 2 scallions or green onions, finely chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon cooking Sake or Shaoxing, (Chinese wine or dry sherry)
  
• Pinch salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

TERIYAKI SAUCE:

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons)
  
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  
• 1/4 cup mirin
  
• 1/4 cup sake
  
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
  
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more. (Adjust to your preference of spice)
  
  

TO SERVE:

• Sesame seeds
  
• 1 green onion finely sliced
  

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 200°C | 400°F.
  

FOR THE MEATBALLS:

• Mix together all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined. Spoon out 1 1/2-inch of meat mixture with a cookie scoop (or tablespoon), shape into balls and place onto 2 large baking sheets or trays lined with baking or parchment paper.
  
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden browned and cooked through.
  
• While the meatballs are baking, make your sauce!
  
  

FOR THE SAUCE:

• Heat a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Whisk ALL of the sauce ingredients together (except cornstarch and water mixture) in the pan until well blended. Bring to a simmer, pour the cornstarch mixture in and give it a quick good mix until it dissolves into the sauce. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, while stirring occasionally to prevent burning or sticking on the bottom of the pan (about 5 minutes).
  
  

COAT:

• When meatballs have finished cooking, pour 3/4 of the sauce over them and toss gently to evenly coat. Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish or tray.
  
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions (if desired), and serve warm with toothpicks or mini forks, and with remaining sauce for dipping.