Teriyaki Meatballs

Teriyaki meatballs are baked and then combined with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce--perfect for serving over rice or pasta, or on French bread for a sandwich.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 large egg whites

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and egg whites for meatballs together in a bowl until well combined. Form into 1-ounce balls. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile prepare sauce: Combine pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Step 5

Mix cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; add to the sauce. Stir and simmer until desired thickness, 3 to 5 minutes. Add meatballs and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.