Feb 12, 2012

Teriyaki Mini Meatballs

Yield: 38-40 meatballs 

Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
3 large gloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup bread crumbs
1  tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon Teriyikai Sauce

Directions:


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  
Mix all ingredients together and form mini meatballs.  Place on a greased baking pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until nicely browned. 


Sauce:


slightly adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
 

1/2 cup soy sauce
1 3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablspoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup sliced scallions


Directions:


In a bowl whisk soy sauce, water, ginger, garlic powder, brown sugar and honey in a bowl. In a small sauce pot melt 2 tablespoons of butter and then add 2 tablespoons of flour.  Whisk together and let cook for 1 minute.  Add the sauce mixture and let cook until combined and thickened.   Add meatballs to pot and let simmer for about 10 minutes.  Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions