Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs (Printer-Friendly)
Tender meatballs coated in a sweet and savory pineapple teriyaki glaze, ideal with rice or veggies.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
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1 large egg
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⅓ cup plain panko breadcrumbs (approximately 35 g)
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1 lb (453 g) 99% lean ground turkey breast or ground chicken breast
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¼ cup (60 g) drained canned crushed pineapple (reserve juice)
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2 tablespoons sliced scallions (approximately 12 g)
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1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce (15 ml)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic (5 ml)
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger (1.25 ml)
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper (0.625 ml)
→ Sauce
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⅔ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (160 ml)
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½ cup water (120 ml)
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2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (27 g)
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2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from draining) (30 ml)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic (5 ml)
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½ teaspoon minced ginger (2.5 ml)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 g)
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1 tablespoon water (15 ml)
→ Garnish
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) (5 g)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg, then add panko breadcrumbs, ground meat, crushed pineapple, scallions, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Divide meat mixture into 20 equal portions on a clean surface, roll each into a ball, and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until fully cooked.
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With 10 minutes left on the meatballs, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
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Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Gradually whisk slurry into simmering sauce, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Toss meatballs in the sauce or serve with 1/3 cup (80 ml) sauce per five meatballs. Optionally garnish each serving with ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) sesame seeds.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use crushed pineapple packed in juice, not syrup, and reserve the juice after draining for the sauce.
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Minced ginger sold in jars can be substituted for fresh grated ginger for convenience.
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Recipe yields 20 meatballs, serving 4 portions with 5 meatballs and 1/3 cup sauce each.