Teriyaki Meatball Bowls

Teriyaki Meatball Bowls

Teriyaki Meatball Bowls include fragrant jasmine rice, tender pork meatballs, homemade teriyaki sauce, and broccoli florets for an easy meal prep friendly meal!

Ingredients

  • ground pork

    $3.49

    1 lb.
  • egg

    $0.23

    1 large
  • breadcrumbs

    $0.13

    ½ c
  • garlic

    minced, $0.08

    1 clove
  • grated fresh ginger

    $0.10

    1 tsp
  • soy sauce

    $0.02

    ½ tsp
  • green onions

    sliced, $0.2

    2
  • soy sauce

    $0.48

    ½ c
  • brown sugar

    $0.18

    ½ c
  • grated fresh ginger

    $0.20

    2 tsp
  • garlic

    $0.16

    2 cloves
  • water

    $0.00

    1 c
  • corn starch

    $0.06

    2 tbsp
  • jasmine rice

    $0.66

    1 c
  • water

    $0.00

    2 c
  • green onions

    $0.08

    2
  • sesame seeds

    $0.08

    1 tbsp
  • frozen broccoli florets

    $2.59

    1 lb.

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Begin with the meatball mixture. Add the ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sliced green onions to a bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Divide and shape the meatball mixture into 16 ping pong sized balls. Place the shaped meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Baked the meatballs for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of at least 160ºF.

  3. 3

    While the meatballs are cooking, begin the rice. Add the jasmine rice and water to a sauce pot. Place a lid on top and turn the heat onto high. Bring the pot up to a full boil, then turn the heat down to low and allow it to simmer, undisturbed for 15 minutes. After simmering for 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit, with the lid still in place, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

  4. 4

    While the rice and meatballs are cooking, prepare the teriyaki sauce. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, water, and cornstarch in a medium sauce pot. Stir to dissolve the cornstarch. Place the pot over medium heat. Stir and cook the sauce until it begins to simmer, at which point the sauce will thicken and turn from opaque to a shiny sauce. Remove the sauce from the heat.

  5. 5

    Finally, if serving the meatball bowls immediately, cook the frozen broccoli florets according to the package instructions. If you're packing the bowls as meal prep, the broccoli florets can be added in their frozen state.

  6. 6

    Once the meatballs have finished baking, add them to the sauce pot with the teriyaki sauce and stir to coat.

  7. 7

    To build the bowls, divide the cooked rice and broccoli florets between four bowls or containers. Add four meatballs to each bowl, then drizzle the extra sauce overtop. Finish the bowls by adding sliced green onion and sesame seeds to each bowl.

Teriyaki Meatball Bowls

Teriyaki Meatball Bowls

4.8(103)715 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for a delicious, make-ahead meal that's packed with flavor and comes together easily? These Teriyaki Meatball Bowls are your answer, offering a complete, satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or organized lunches.

What sets these bowls apart is the incredible homemade teriyaki sauce, perfectly balanced between savory and sweet, coating tender pork meatballs. Paired with fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant broccoli, it's a harmonious combination that tastes far more complex than it is to prepare.

You'll enjoy juicy, savory pork meatballs, each bite infused with the aromatic warmth of fresh ginger and garlic, all enveloped in a rich, glossy homemade teriyaki glaze that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and umami. This vibrant sauce lightly coats the tender meatballs, creating a truly satisfying experience. Each bowl features fragrant, fluffy jasmine rice as its base, providing a comforting texture that perfectly absorbs any extra sauce. Complementing this, you'll find crisp-tender broccoli florets, adding a welcome burst of freshness and a touch of vibrant green, making the meal feel complete and well-rounded. It's a cohesive, flavorful experience, delivering a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen with minimal fuss.

While the recipe highlights the incredible tenderness and flavor of ground pork for the meatballs, you have flexibility here. You could easily substitute with ground chicken or ground turkey for a slightly leaner option, maintaining that delightful texture. For the homemade teriyaki sauce, feel free to adjust the brown sugar to your preferred level of sweetness, or for an even deeper, more complex flavor profile, a small dash of rice vinegar could brighten it slightly. If you're out of fresh ginger, a good quality ground ginger can work as a substitute, especially when incorporated into the meatball mixture and the sauce.

These Teriyaki Meatball Bowls are designed for convenience, making them an ideal choice for weekly meal prep. Serve them as a complete, satisfying dinner, garnished with extra sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flair and a pop of freshness.

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