Holiday Teriyaki Meatballs for Kate Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup wheat bran (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce, divided
- 1 tbsp chili-garlic sauce (available at most grocery stores)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups tomato-based chili sauce
- Sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 705g | |
| Calories 1238 | |
| Calories from Fat 739 | 60% |
| Total Fat 82.18g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 29.63g | 119% |
| Trans Fat 4.26g | |
| Cholesterol 495mg | 165% |
| Sodium 2239mg | 93% |
| Potassium 1790mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 29.51g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 29% |
| Sugars 12.71g | 8% |
| Protein 95.86g | 153% |
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