Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ozlean ground turkey
- ⅓ cpanko bread crumbs
or use gf crumbs
- ¼ cgreen onion
finely chopped
- 1 largeegg
- 1 tspfreshly grated ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1garlic clove
pressed or grated
- 2 tsptoasted sesame oil
- ¼ tspfine sea salt
- ¼ tspground black pepper
- ¼ clight brown sugar
lightly packed
- 2 tbsphoisin sauce
or use gf hoisin
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
or use gf tamari
- ½ tbsptoasted sesame oil
- 1 mediumgarlic clove
minced
- ½ tspfresh ginger or 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat - Line a 17x12 rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- 2
Combine meatball ingredients - in a large bowl: ground turkey, bread crumbs, green onion, egg, fresh ginger, pressed garlic clove, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to mix just until combined. The mixture should feel moist. If it seems dry, add milk or water, 1 Tbsp at a time.
- 3
Roll meatballs - into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" balls and bake at 400 for 13-18 mins or until juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 165˚F. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
- 4
Make Teriyaki Sauce - Simmer the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently or until slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce - Transfer warm meatballs to a mixing bowl, drizzle with warm sauce, and toss to combine. Serve over rice, garnished with chives and sesame seeds if desired.
Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and surprisingly light? These Teriyaki Meatballs are about to become your new family favorite. Perfect as a hearty entree over rice or a delightful appetizer, this recipe brings authentic, crowd-pleasing flavors right to your table.
This recipe elevates the classic by swapping in lean ground turkey, delivering all the flavor you love in a lighter package. The secret lies in our easy, homemade sweet-savory Teriyaki sauce that coats each moist meatball, ensuring every bite is bursting with irresistible taste. It’s a 30-minute meal designed for busy lives, proving that delicious and wholesome can go hand-in-hand.
Prepare for a delightful balance of sweet and savory with every tender, moist meatball. The rich Teriyaki glaze provides a perfect counterpoint to the savory turkey, creating a harmonious bite that's packed with umami. You'll love the way the fresh ginger and garlic infuse the turkey, resulting in a depth of flavor that feels gourmet yet is incredibly simple to achieve. This dish promises a satisfying experience that’s both comforting and flavorful, making it a true crowd-favorite for any occasion.
Easily adapt this Teriyaki Meatball recipe to suit your pantry or dietary needs. You can swap traditional panko bread crumbs for gluten-free crumbs, and similarly, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce, or a GF hoisin sauce. For convenience, fresh ginger can be substituted with ground ginger in both the meatballs and the sauce. This flexibility makes it an ideal dish for various preferences.
Garnish these delicious Teriyaki Meatballs generously with sesame seeds and fresh green onion for a beautiful presentation. They shine as a flavorful main course when spooned over a bed of warm rice, or effortlessly transform into a popular appetizer, perfect for sharing at any gathering.