The BEST Teriyaki Beef Meatballs
These Teriyaki Beef Meatballs deliver 5g protein and 98 calories per serving as a calorie-controlled snack or side. Produces 40 servings from one batch with quick stovetop cooking, maximizing meal prep efficiency. Portion these into containers for pre-tracked snacks that support consistent daily protein accumulation.
Ingredients
- •80/20 Ground Beef(907g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(180g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)(15g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
- •Mirin, Sweet Rice Wine(60g)
- •Rice Wine, Dry (Sake)(60g)
- •Brown sugar(60g)
- •1/2 cup water
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Sriracha sauce(5g)
- •Sesame seeds
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 200°C | 400°F.
- 2Mix together all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined. Spoon out 1 1/2-inch of meat mixture with a cookie scoop (or tablespoon), shape into balls and place onto 2 large baking sheets or trays lined with baking or parchment paper.
- 3Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden browned and cooked through.
- 4While the meatballs are baking, make your sauce!
- 5Heat a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Whisk ALL of the sauce ingredients together (except cornstarch and water mixture) in the pan until well blended. Bring to a simmer, pour the cornstarch mixture in and give it a quick good mix until it dissolves into the sauce. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, while stirring occasionally to prevent burning or sticking on the bottom of the pan (about 5 minutes).
- 6When meatballs have finished cooking, pour 3/4 of the sauce over them and toss gently to evenly coat. Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish or tray.
- 7Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions (if desired), and serve warm with toothpicks or mini forks, and with remaining sauce for dipping.
Nutrition — Per Serving
98
calories
5g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 157 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
40 servings per batch · ~41g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does The BEST Teriyaki Beef Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving contains only 5g of protein and 98 calories, making these meatballs more suited as a snack or side component rather than a standalone protein source.
How long does The BEST Teriyaki Beef Meatballs take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 40 servings at once, making it highly efficient for batch-prepping snacks throughout the month with minimal time per serving.
Are The BEST Teriyaki Beef Meatballs good for muscle gain?
At only 5g protein per serving, these meatballs should not be relied upon as a primary protein source for muscle gain — pair them with a high-protein main dish or use them as a flavor component to other meals.
