Description
Welcome to a culinary adventure that will make your kitchen the heart of your home! I’m thrilled to share my Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs with you, a dish that feels like a warm hug during a hectic week. These flavorful bites are perfect for busy days, transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Whether you need a quick solution for dinner or want to impress your family and friends, these meatballs won’t let you down. Just imagine the delightful aroma filling your home as they bake, bringing everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or whole wheat)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken the sauce)
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—don’t overmix, or the meatballs will become tough.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the meatballs are baking, make the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a large bowl and toss them with the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the meatballs are not overcooked to maintain moisture.
- Can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
- Adjust the level of garlic according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg