Description
As a busy mom, I know the challenge of finding time to whip up a delicious dinner while juggling a hundred other tasks. That’s why I adore these Asian glazed turkey meatballs! They’re not just quick to prepare; they burst with flavor and are sure to impress your family or guests. Picture this: succulent meatballs drizzled in a sweet and savory glaze, perched on fluffy rice. It’s the kind of meal that not only fills the belly but also warms the heart. So, let’s dive into this tasty delight that makes dinner a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (you could also use ground chicken, pork or beef)
- 1/3 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger, or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Extra green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/3 cup beef broth, or water (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup honey (for sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger (for sauce)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (for sauce)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- 1/2 Tbsp water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and green onions until well combined. Using a cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch sized balls (about 25-26 meatballs) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until the meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, combine soy sauce, honey, beef broth, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/2 tablespoon water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Pour this into the simmering sauce and stir until thickened. Add crushed red chili flakes if using, then turn off the heat.
- Transfer the baked meatballs to a large bowl (or keep them on the baking sheet) and pour the sticky sauce over them. Gently toss until all meatballs are evenly coated with the glaze.
- Spoon meatballs over fluffy brown rice, drizzling with extra sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Ground chicken, pork, or beef can be used in place of ground turkey.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red chili flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg