Ingredients

  • Meatballs
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Teriyaki Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or sake
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Method

  • Place first four ingredients (ginger through pepper) in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add green onions and stir. Taste and add more pepper if needed.
  • Add ground beef to tamari mixture and mix with hands until well combined. Form six round meatballs (a little bigger than golf balls). Set aside.
  • Combine all teriyaki glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for five minutes to reduce. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil to pan and coat pan evenly. Once oil is hot, add meatballs to pan. Cook for 5 minutes (until browned) and turn over. Cook another 5 minutes. Brush meatballs with half of teriyaki glaze.
  • Plate meatballs (2 per serving) and drizzle with remaining glaze. Serve with white rice.