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Turkey teriyaki meatballs with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Try baked teriyaki turkey meatballs for a stress-free weeknight dinner.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 228kcal

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 Egg
  • 3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 3 Tablespoon Onion minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cornstarch

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, panko bread crumbs, minced onion, ginger paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined (do not overmix to keep meatballs tender).
    1 pound Ground Turkey, 1 Egg, 3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs, 3 Tablespoon Onion, 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste, 2 cloves Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 16-20 meatballs) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • To a small saucepan, add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes (if using). Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and set aside.
    1/4 cup Soy Sauce, 2 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar, 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 clove Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Paste, 1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 3/4 teaspoon Cornstarch, 1/4 cup Water
  • Over medium heat, bring the soy sauce mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl. Add the teriyaki sauce and gently toss until the sauce coats the meatballs evenly.
  • Serve the turkey teriyaki meatballs over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • Air Fryer Option: Cook the meatballs in an air fryer at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Make-Ahead: Prepare the meatballs and sauce in advance. Store separately in the fridge and combine before serving.
  • Extra Veggies: Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.
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Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1407mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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