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Easy Sticky Teriyaki Meatballs with Broccoli

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A quick and comforting weeknight dinner featuring juicy ground beef meatballs glazed in a sticky teriyaki sauce, paired with tender-crisp broccoli. Perfect for busy nights and kid-friendly meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • Optional to serve: steamed white or brown rice
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds
  • Optional garnish: thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 total, keeping them uniform in size.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs spaced apart and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C). Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup. Stir and warm gently.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly pour slurry into simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Stir in toasted sesame oil. Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste.
  7. Add broccoli florets to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
  8. Return meatballs to the pan and gently toss to coat evenly with sauce and broccoli.
  9. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning meatballs. Stir constantly when adding cornstarch slurry to prevent clumps. Wet hands with cold water when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, substitute panko with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and use gluten-free soy sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and meatballs can be frozen without sauce for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: teriyaki meatballs, broccoli, easy dinner, weeknight meal, sticky sauce, ground beef, quick recipe, kid-friendly

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