Teriyaki Meatballs with Rice and Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 packets of Carolina® Ready to Heat Teriyaki Fried Rice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Weeknight comfort food doesn’t get any tastier than this Teriyaki Meatballs with Rice and Vegetables.
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 2
Shape the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
Step 3
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low and add the teriyaki sauce, honey, onion, broccoli, and snow peas. Stir gently to coat the meatballs and vegetables in the sauce. Cook for 3–4 more minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.
Step 5
Heat Carolina® Ready to Heat Teriyaki Fried Rice according to package instructions.
Step 6
Serve the teriyaki rice topped with meatballs and vegetables. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Teriyaki Meatballs in Just 20 Minutes
As far as comfort food goes, it doesn’t get any better than these Teriyaki Meatballs with Rice and Vegetables. Ready in 20 minutes, they’re the perfect midweek meal to make on busy days. Balanced in terms of both flavor and nutrition, don’t be surprised if this recipe becomes a regular fixture of your midweek meal routine.
Make Your Own Teriyaki Sauce at Home
If you love the taste of teriyaki and want to try your hand at it from the comfort of your kitchen, here’s a recipe that will help you get started. This Easy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe with Jasmine Rice takes you through the process step by step, and the results are spectacular. Although teriyaki sauce is usually paired with beef or chicken, this recipe calls for salmon, and once you try it, you’ll know exactly why. Its tender texture perfectly complements the medley of vegetables and tangy teriyaki sauce. Simply put, this recipe is a must for both loves of seafood and teriyaki dinners.
