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Costco Teriyaki Meatball Rice Bowls

Costco's Aidells teriyaki pineapple meatballs warmed in a quick homemade teriyaki glaze and served over rice with steamed broccoli — a 20-minute bowl dinner that hits every note of sweet, savory, and satisfying.

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Cost / Serving
$4.00

Quick Answer

Whisk a quick teriyaki glaze, simmer Costco's Aidells teriyaki pineapple meatballs in it for 5 minutes to coat, and serve over rice with steamed broccoli and sesame seeds. Twenty minutes start to finish; serves 4.

Aidells teriyaki pineapple chicken meatballs from Costco are one of the best grab-and-cook proteins in the store. They're fully cooked and just need warming — but warming them in a homemade teriyaki glaze transforms them from a simple heat-and-eat into a genuinely impressive bowl dinner. Serve over rice with broccoli and a drizzle of sriracha mayo and you have something that tastes like it came from a fast-casual rice bowl restaurant.

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened into a glaze. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through.

  3. 3

    Pour teriyaki glaze over the meatballs in the skillet. Toss to coat and cook for 2 more minutes until the glaze caramelizes slightly around the edges.

  4. 4

    Build bowls: rice base, steamed broccoli on one side, meatballs on the other.

  5. 5

    Drizzle any remaining glaze over the bowl. Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and sriracha mayo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Aidells teriyaki meatballs fully cooked?+
Yes — all Aidells meatballs are fully cooked and just need to be heated through. They're made from chicken and pineapple, so they're lighter than beef meatballs and heat quickly. Overcooking can dry them out — 5–6 minutes in a pan is enough.
Can I use the glaze from this recipe on other proteins?+
This teriyaki glaze works on salmon, chicken thighs, shrimp, and tofu. For salmon or chicken, brush it on during the last 5 minutes of cooking. For shrimp, toss in the pan glaze at the very end.
What other Costco meatballs can I use in this recipe?+
Kirkland's Italian-style meatballs work well with a teriyaki glaze too — the beefy richness complements the sweet-savory sauce. Swedish meatballs would be better served in cream gravy, though.
What vegetables work well in teriyaki bowls?+
Broccoli, snap peas, shredded carrots, edamame, baby bok choy, or sliced cucumber are all great. For a complete bowl, aim for two vegetables — one cooked and one raw or barely dressed for contrast.