GAME NIGHT BITES 3-WAYS: TERIYAKI MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Game Night Bites 3-Ways: Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Tayo Ola

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb lean ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
3 scallions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 orange, zested
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
toasted sesame seed
scallion, thinly sliced on the bias

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, salt, scallions, panko bread crumbs, eggs, and orange zest until fully incorporated.
Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet in rows of 4, leaving 1½ -2 inches of space between each meatball.
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, make the teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir the slurry into the sauce and continue to simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and, using a fork, transfer a few at a time into the sauce to coat, returning to the baking sheet between batches. Coat the meatballs in the sauce a second time, then transfer to a serving platter.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve warm.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 15 grams