Teriyaki Meatballs

Tender, juicy teriyaki meatballs are glazed in a sweet-savory sauce and served over fluffy broccoli cheese rice for the ultimate comfort meal. Each bite balances rich umami flavor with creamy, cheesy rice and pops of fresh broccoli, making this dish both satisfying and family-friendly. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet wholesome, perfect for gluten-free eaters when made with gluten-free teriyaki sauce. Cozy, flavorful, and sure to become a repeat favorite. πŸ’šπŸšπŸ₯¦

Teriyaki meatballs

Recipe by GlutenFreeSami
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

500

kcal

These easy teriyaki meatballs are a comforting, family-friendly meal served over fluffy rice with tender broccoli. Made with simple ingredients and paired with a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, this dish comes together quickly and works perfectly for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS:
    1 pound hamburger

  • 1/4 finely chopped onion 1 clove of minced garlic

  • 1/4 cup gluten free breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • TERIYAKI SAUCE
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1 tsp ginger

  • 2 TBS honey

  • 1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce

  • 2 TBS apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • In a medium sized sauce pan, add all the ingredients for the sauce mix. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs.
  • Roll into 15-20 equal sized balls.
  • Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides (you may need to do this in 2 batches) Do not cook them all the way through. You just want to brown them.
  • Serve over rice
  • Garnish with green onion (optional)

Notes

  • I use my instant pot to make rice. For this one I added chopped broccoli florets and butter.
  • Using an Instant Pot for the rice makes this meal quick and efficient; adding broccoli florets directly to the rice keeps cleanup minimal.
  • For evenly cooked meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
  • Butter stirred into the rice adds richness, but it can be reduced or omitted if preferred.

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