Saucy Meatballs TERIYAKI

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Oats provide a healthier option while regular breadcrumbs are more economical.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness of mirin, while white wine is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to a bowl.

Add Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.

Crack 1 egg into the bowl as a binding agent.

Add garlic powder to the mixture.

Add ketchup for sweetness.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Form the mixture into meatballs, size as desired.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes.

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by adding 4 tablespoons of cooking wine to a pan.

Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of beer and 1/2 cup of water.

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the sauce mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

Whisk the sauce ingredients together until combined.

Once the meatballs are done, set them aside on a plate.

Add the sauce to a pan and bring it to a boil.

After boiling, add the meatballs back into the pan with the sauce.

Swirl the meatballs around until they are well coated in the sauce.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

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