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Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs

These savory meatballs are a delightful blend of juicy turkey and a sweet-savory glaze that makes for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Glaze
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and the egg. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, cooking for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Once the meatballs are cooked, pour the glaze over them in the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Serving
  1. Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to mix the turkey and spices a day before and refrigerate until ready to shape and cook. If you don’t have ground turkey, chicken or lean beef works well too. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.