Korean-Inspired Turkey Gochujang Meatballs
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Korean-Inspired Turkey Gochujang Meatballs
Description
Korean-Inspired Turkey Gochujang Meatballs combine lean ground turkey with seasonings including garlic, fresh ginger, scallion whites, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Panko crumbs and an egg bind the mixture before shaping into approximately one-ounce meatballs.
The meatballs are baked on a foil-lined sheet pan until cooked through, then brushed with a prepared glaze of gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. A brief broil caramelizes the glaze, adding a flavorful crust. Toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallion greens finish the dish with crunch and brightness.
These meatballs can be served as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish alongside steamed rice, highlighting the blend of sweet, spicy, and savory Korean-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (check labels for gluten-free)
- 1 pounds ground turkey 93% lean
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar unseasoned
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- scallion greens
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce use gluten-free soy sauce for GF, reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce use gluten-free soy sauce for GF, reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (use gluten-free panko for GF)
- 1 garlic minced, small clove
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 2 scallions (chopped, white and green part separated)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover 1 large sheet pan with foil and lightly spray with oil.
- Combine glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
- For meatballs: Combine all ingredients from turkey to scallions (whites only) in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Using your hands, form into 21 round meatballs, about 1 oz each. Place the meatballs, evenly spaced, on the prepared sheet pan. Baked for 20 minutes in the center of the oven.
- Preheat the broiler on high and position the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat, second rack from the top.
- Brush the meatballs with glaze and broil about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter and top with sesame seeds and scallions.
- Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or with rice if desired as a main dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 7servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3meatballs | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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