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Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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These Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on classic meatballs, baked to perfection and coated in a sticky, savory-sweet glaze with hints of ginger, garlic, and a touch of heat. Perfect served over brown rice and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, they make a vibrant and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (approximately 25-26 meatballs)

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey (you could also use 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)

Glaze Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional depending if you like a little heat)
  • 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 Tbsp water

Garnish

  • Extra green onions (sliced)
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the meatballs.
  2. Make the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form Meatballs: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch-sized balls and place them evenly spaced on a prepared baking sheet. This recipe yields about 25 to 26 meatballs.
  4. Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 13 to 15 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
  5. Prepare the Glaze Sauce: While the meatballs bake, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, beef broth (or water), sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Thicken Sauce and Add Heat: If the sauce appears too thin, create a slurry by mixing 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/2 tablespoon of water. Stir this slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it further. Add crushed red chili flakes to taste for desired heat. Remove the sauce from heat once thickened.
  7. Coat Meatballs: Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large bowl or keep them on the baking pan. Pour the prepared sticky glaze over the meatballs and toss gently to completely coat them.
  8. Serve: Spoon the glazed meatballs over fluffy brown rice, drizzle with any remaining sauce, and garnish with extra sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken, pork, or beef based on preference.
  • Adjust the amount of crushed red chili flakes depending on how spicy you like your meatballs.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content moderate.
  • If you don’t have beef broth, water is a fine substitute for the glaze.
  • Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs can be replaced with regular panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
  • For a more intense ginger flavor, use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated, but sauce should be added just before serving.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/asian-glazed-turkey-meatballs-recipe/