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Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 24 meatballs 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce. Ground turkey breast is seasoned with ginger, garlic, and scallions, then formed into bite-sized meatballs. The meatballs are cooked until golden and then glazed with an irresistible sauce made from hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and fresh ginger. Perfect served over rice with veggies, they also make an excellent appetizer or meal prep option.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 2 lbs ground turkey breast
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (plain, unseasoned)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Glaze Sauce

  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger or ginger paste

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey breast, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic (4 cloves), chopped scallions, ground ginger, kosher salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Mix everything until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
  2. Form the Meatballs: Shape the turkey mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Aim to make around 24 meatballs in total.
  3. Cook the Meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Add the meatballs in batches without overcrowding the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
  4. Make the Glaze Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, corn starch, water, minced garlic (2 cloves), and fresh ginger or ginger paste until smooth.
  5. Simmer the Glaze: Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet (remove any excess oil if needed) and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Coat the Meatballs: Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and gently toss them in the glaze until fully coated and heated through. Make sure each meatball gets covered in the sticky sauce.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve hot over rice or with your choice of vegetable sides.

Notes

  • Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs are deliciously sticky and sweet, making a perfect bite-sized appetizer or main dish option.
  • These meatballs pair wonderfully with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • You can prepare these meatballs ahead of time and reheat them gently in the glaze for meal prep convenience.
  • Adjust the ginger and garlic quantities according to your taste preference for more or less pungency.
  • If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure hoisin sauce used is gluten-free.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 75 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 322 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

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