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Vegan Teriyaki Meatballs ~ 5-ingredient plant-based meatballs in homemade teriyaki sauce. An easy main dish over rice or game day appetizer! 

Vegan Teriyaki Meatballs

An easy weeknight main dish over rice or game day appetizer! 
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 12 ounces vegan ground beef
  • 1/4 cup scallions finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons crushed ginger paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

For the sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons tamari
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegan honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

To serve:

  • 2 tablespoons scallion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

For the meatballs:

  • Into a medium-size mixing bowl, add plant-based ground, scallions, crushed ginger paste, garlic, and sea salt.
  • Using your very clean hands, gently mix together until fully combined.
  • Form mixture into 20 meatballs.
  • Chill at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Into a large skillet over medium heat, add toasted sesame oil. When the oil is hot, add meatballs in an even layer.
  • Cook for about 7 minutes, shaking the skillet frequently to turn the meatballs until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove meatballs to a plate and wipe down the skillet.

For the sauce:

  • Into the skillet, add tamari, water, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Whisk to combine.
  • Add meatballs, turning them to coat.
  • Cook, for 1 minute, until sauce is slightly thickened.

To serve:

  • Top hot meatballs with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot.
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