Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs
A delightful twist on a classic dish, combining savory flavors of ginger and soy sauce with tender turkey meatballs, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (can substitute with 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)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (for the glaze)
- 1/3 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced, for the glaze)
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger (for the glaze, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onions in a large bowl until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze by combining soy sauce, honey, beef broth, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce if needed by mixing cornstarch with water to create a slurry and adding it to the sauce. Stir to thicken and add crushed red chili flakes if desired.
- Coat the meatballs with the glaze once done baking.
- Serve over brown rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Panko breadcrumbs help keep the meatballs light and tender; use gluten-free soy sauce and panko for a gluten-free option.