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Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

My Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs are a crowd-favorite entree spooned over cooked rice or appetizer with toothpicks to serve. We swap ground turkey for a leaner meatball with all the same flavor and texture. The meatballs are moist and savory with an irresistibly sweet-savory, easy homemade Teriyaki sauce. This 30-minute meal will quickly become your family's go-to weeknight dinner and potluck dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 182
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs, or use GF crumbs
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat – Line a 17×12 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