Teriyaki Meatballs

Teriyaki Meatballs, made with ground turkey, are a healthy and flavorful meal prep option. Coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, they're easy to make and perfect served over brown rice and veggies for quick, nutritious meals.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Egg, Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Ground Turkey, Honey, Onions, Sesame Seeds, Soy Sauce

Cooking Method Oven, Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 209kcal

Author Recipe Adapted From: EatFresh

Equipment

Small Saucepan
Small Mixing Bowl
Large Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 pounds Ground Turkey
½ cup Bread Crumbs
1 Egg
2 Green Onions Thinly Sliced
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 Tablespoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce Low-Sodium
½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Teriyaki Sauce

¼ cup Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon Ginger
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
3 Tablespoons Honey
⅓ cup Water
Sesame Seeds Optional; to garnish
Green Onions Optional; to garnish, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉. Combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using a spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined.
Roll the mixture into 1¼ to 1½-inch meatballs. Place meatballs on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch and ¼ cup water; set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, honey, and ⅓ cup water; bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch into mixture and stir until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
Toss meatballs immediately with teriyaki sauce, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Serve over brown rice and a side of veggies for a complete and balanced meal!

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