Description
These Instant Pot Teriyaki Meatballs are a delicious and easy dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main course. The tender meatballs are coated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Corn Starch Slurry
- 1/4 cup cold water, or sauce from the Instant Pot
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- toasted sesame seeds, optional
- green onions, sliced; optional
Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, garlic, ground ginger, and soy sauce. Form into golf ball-sized balls.
- Brown the Meatballs: Using the saute function on the Instant Pot, brown the meatballs in batches on all sides.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Deglaze the pot, then add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Combine and turn off the Instant Pot.
- Cook the Meatballs: Return the meatballs to the pot, pressure cook for 5 minutes, then allow for a natural release.
- Thicken the Sauce: Make a slurry with water and cornstarch, add to the pot, and simmer until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the sauce over the meatballs and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure to deglaze the pot well to prevent any burn errors during pressure cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
