Teriyaki Meatballs

These stovetop meatballs are the perfect quick and comforting dinner for busy weeknights. Made with simple pantry ingredients and coated in a rich teriyaki sauce, they come together in under 30 minutes. Using lean ground turkey keeps them on the lighter side while still flavorful and juicy. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (Ground beef works as well)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 Cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 13 oz Teriyaki sauce
• olive oil for frying

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. 
• Roll the mixture into 12 equally sized meatballs. 
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and light coat with oil. 
• Add the meatballs to the skilled in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes so that they brown evenly on all sides and cook through completely. 
• Once the meatballs are fully cooked. reduce the heat to low. 
• Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and gently toss the meatballs until fully coated. 
• Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is warm and slightly thickened. 
• Serve hot over rice, noodles, or veggies.