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Teriyaki Meatball Foil Packets Recipe

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These Teriyaki Meatball Foil Packets combine juicy frozen meatballs with vibrant bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and red onion, all drizzled with savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Grilled to perfection in convenient foil packets, this dish is a flavorful and easy meal perfect for summer cookouts or quick weekday dinners. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, and optionally served over rice, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Meatballs and Vegetables

  • 32 frozen meatballs
  • 1 (20-ounce) canned pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1 small sliced red onion

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 cup Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (or store-bought)

Garnish and Serving

  • Chopped green onion (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the grill and foil: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cut heavy-duty aluminum foil into 4 large pieces, ensuring each sheet is big enough to wrap around the meatballs and vegetables securely.
  2. Assemble packets: Divide the 32 frozen meatballs evenly by placing 8 meatballs in the center of each foil sheet. Next, portion 20 ounces of drained pineapple chunks, one chopped red bell pepper, one chopped orange bell pepper, and one small sliced red onion evenly over the meatballs in each packet.
  3. Drizzle teriyaki sauce: Prepare 1 cup of homemade or your preferred store-bought teriyaki sauce. Drizzle approximately ¼ cup of sauce evenly over the meatballs and vegetable mixture in each foil packet to infuse flavor.
  4. Seal the packets: Fold the two longer sides of the foil together and seal them tightly. Then fold in the shorter edges completely to ensure no steam or juices can escape during cooking.
  5. Grill to cook: Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are thoroughly heated through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve and garnish: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Garnish each packet with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing on the grill.
  • If using store-bought teriyaki sauce, choose a low-sodium version for a healthier option.
  • Check meatballs for doneness before serving; adjust grilling time depending on the size and type of meatballs.
  • The foil packets can also be baked in a 400°F (204°C) oven for 20-25 minutes as an alternative to grilling.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute meatballs with plant-based alternatives and verify sauce ingredients for compliance.

Keywords: teriyaki meatballs, foil packet recipe, grilled meatballs, pineapple meatballs, easy grilling recipe, quick dinner, Asian-inspired meatballs

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