Teriyaki Meatballs with Sweet Pineapple Sauce
Teriyaki Meatballs with Pineapple Sauce featuretender beef and pork meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce,enhanced by juicy pineapple tidbits. Serve them as an appetizer or over ricefor a delicious meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef 12–15% fat
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 green onions minced (plus additional for garnish, if desired)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1¼ cups water divided
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup drained pineapple tidbits
Prepare the Meatballs:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Panko bread crumbs, eggs, minced green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and white pepper.
Mix everything together until fully combined, but avoid overmixing to prevent tough meatballs.
Form the mixture into 1- to 1½-inch meatballs, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet as you go.
You should end up with about 20-24 meatballs.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the meatballs in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and have a nice golden-brown exterior.
Make the Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of water with the cornstarch until smooth, creating a slurry. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 cup of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, garlic powder, honey, and black pepper.
Stir the ingredients and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the drained pineapple tidbits and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the pineapple and meld the flavors.
Combine the Meatballs and Sauce:
Once the meatballs are baked, transfer them to the saucepan with the pineapple teriyaki sauce.
Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce, allowing them to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve:
Serve the Teriyaki Meatballs hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.
These meatballs are delicious on their own, served over rice, or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
Keyword Teriyaki meatballs