Game Night Bites 3-Ways: Teriyaki Meatballs

Name: Game Night Bites 3-Ways: Teriyaki Meatballs
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs; 1 orange, zested; ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water; toasted sesame seed; scallion, thinly sliced on the bias

Recipe by Tayo Ola from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

4 servings

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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon cayenne
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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3 scallions, thinly sliced
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⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 large eggs
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1 orange, zested

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½ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 garlic cloves, grated
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons water
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toasted sesame seed
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scallion, thinly sliced on the bias

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, salt, scallions, panko bread crumbs, eggs, and orange zest until fully incorporated.
Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet in rows of 4, leaving 1½ –2 inches of space between each meatball.
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, make the teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir the slurry into the sauce and continue to simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and, using a fork, transfer a few at a time into the sauce to coat, returning to the baking sheet between batches. Coat the meatballs in the sauce a second time, then transfer to a serving platter.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve warm.
Enjoy!