Best Ever Teriyaki Meatballs (30 Minute Meal) + Video

Saucy Teriyaki Meatballs are bursting with flavor in an easy recipe that comes together with just a few ingredients. The whole family is going to love ’em. Simple saucy meatballs! Making juicy meatballs is easy to do – you’ll never want to make another meatball recipe ever again after this one! 

These easy teriyaki meatballs make a great appetizer or a simple dinner. You can even use them as a main dish and pair them with cauliflower rice! 

This delicious dinner is one of those new recipes that the whole family will love.  

I make this as one of my favorite appetizer recipes, but it’s also super simple to whip up as a family favorite dinner, too.  (and yes – you can totally make this for game day!) 

I love the flavor of the delicious homemade teriyaki sauce paired with the juicy, warm meatballs. 

Use this recipe as a quick meal or make a double batch so that you can enjoy the tender meatballs for leftover throughout the week. 

Saucy Teriyaki Meatballs

The real key to simple cooking these pineapple teriyaki meatballs is using the right ingredients.

Measuring and making the meat mixture doesn’t take much time at all, so be sure that you measure and pay attention! 

When you are only using a handful of ingredients, getting the most bang for your buck is really important. 

I have been craving Asian flavors so much lately. You know the ones I mean: soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame, and scallions.

The homemade teriyaki meatballs sauce is incredible and only takes a few minutes.

Pretty much anything you add them becomes an amazing Asian inspired dish. My family is really crazy about meatballs! 

So I figured if I whipped up some delicious Teriyaki Meatballs, it would be a win for everyone. And was I ever right.

If you’ve been in the mood for more Asian inspired flavors, check out my Panda Express Broccoli Beef, it’s insanely good. 

Oh, and you aren’t going to want to forget my pork fried rice!

Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs Tips & Tricks

• Wet your hands to prevent sticking! If you lightly wet your hands, the meatballs will form better and crack less.
  
• Don’t skip the breadcrumbs: Breadcrumbs help to bind the meat together and keep the meatballs from falling apart. 
  
  You can use fresh breadcrumbs made from toasted bread or dried panko breadcrumbs.
  
• Don’t overwork the meat: Overworking the meat can make the saucy meatballs tough. Mix the meat and other ingredients just until everything is evenly distributed.
  
• Let them rest: Let them rest in the teriyaki meatballs sauce for a few minutes before serving, so they can absorb some of the flavor.

Be sure to watch the video for our best tips on making Asian saucy meatballs! Look for it in the recipe card, at the bottom of this post.

Teriyaki Meatball Recipe Serving Suggestions

These pineapple teriyaki meatballs are great to eat alone, but they also go well in a wrap or sandwich.

You can serve them as an appetizer. Just insert a toothpick into each one and place them onto a serving platter.  

If you want to serve them for a main course, they’re fabulous over white or brown rice. To cut down on time, try my Instant Pot brown rice recipe.

Saucy Meatballs FAQs

Enjoy!

With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Originally published May 2016. Last updated and republished March 2025

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