Asian Turkey Meatball Bowls
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4.6
Asian Turkey Meatball Bowls
Description
The meatballs combine ground turkey with aromatic ingredients such as grated fresh ginger and garlic, chopped green onion, cilantro, and a hint of sriracha for mild heat. Panko breadcrumbs and egg bind the mix, which is formed into uniform balls and baked at high heat to develop a firm but juicy texture. The baking sheet is lined and greased for easy cleanup and even cooking.
The sauce is a harmonious blend of umami-rich soy sauce and hoisin, acidity from rice vinegar, sweetness from honey, and optional sesame oil, enriched with ginger and garlic powder. It is simmered until slightly thickened before tossing with the cooked meatballs to coat them evenly and intensify flavor.
Assembling the bowls involves placing cooked brown rice at the base, topping it with meatballs, and adding fresh, crisp vegetables including cucumber slices, carrot ribbons, edamame, and optional jalapeño for extra heat. Cilantro and toasted sesame seeds finish the presentation and add fresh and nutty accents. Leftover sauce can be added as desired for extra moisture.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger grated fresh
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce low sodium or tamari
- 3 tablespoons panko gluten-free panko if needed
- 1 egg
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium or tamari
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 1 carrot peeled into ribbons
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- 1/2 cup English cucumber sliced
- 1 jalapeño sliced thin (optional)
- cilantro chopped
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the rice and prep the vegetables.
- Preheat oven to 450° F. and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs and mix together with your hands. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the meat mixture. Roll it into a ball and place it on the baking sheet. You should have approximately 20 meatballs. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes or until they're cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, add all of the sauce ingredients in a medium sized saucepan and whisk together. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir them around until they are coated.
- To assemble the bowls, add rice to each bowl and top with 4-5 meatballs, sliced cucumber and jalapeño, carrot ribbons, edamame, sesame seeds, cilantro and extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 945mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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