Easy Teriyaki Meatballs Appetizer

Easy Teriyaki Meatballs Appetizer

Appetizer
50 min
48 servings
65 kcal / serving

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!

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1 poundground pork
  • 2 largeeggs
  • 1 cuppanko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoonsfresh ginger (grated)
  • 4 clovesminced garlic
  • 1 teaspoondijon mustard
  • ¼ cuplight brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoonshoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • ½ tablespoonsesame oil
  • 1garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoonfresh ginger (grated)
  • chopped green onions
  • sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Meatballs

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  3. 3

    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 1-1/2 tablespoons of meat mixture for each. Place on a large cookie sheet line with non-stick foil.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Teriyaki Sauce

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Garnish with sliced green onions and/or sesame seeds, if desired.