Teriyaki Meatballs with Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp ginger powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1½ cup white rice
• 2 green onions (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then roll into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
4. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened.
5. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the teriyaki sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
6. While meatballs simmer, cook white rice according to package directions.
7. Serve the teriyaki meatballs and sauce over the cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.