Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
User Reviews
4.8
26 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
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Teriyaki turkey meatballs are easy to make and ready to eat in about 30 minutes. You'll love their simple seasonings and homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 16 ounces ground turkey lean
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
For the teriyaki sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mirin can also use rice vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger or 1" ginger paste, minced
For serving:
- white rice
- sesame seeds
- green onion
Instructions
Make the meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Add all the meatball ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until evenly combined. (Using your hands will yield the best results for even and efficient mixing). 16 ounces lean ground turkey, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup minced green onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Using a 2 tbsp cookie scoop, portion and roll the mixture into balls and place on baking sheet 1” apart.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through. Internal temperature of the meatballs should be 165ºF.
Make the teriyaki sauce:
- While the meatballs are baking, add all sauce ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir well. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat slightly and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Remove from heat. It won’t look thickened at first, but as it cools it will thicken slightly. ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons mirin, ¼ cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
- Once the meatballs come out of the oven, add to a mixing bowl and toss well with the teriyaki sauce.
- Serve warm over rice with more sesame seeds and scallions to garnish. Drizzle with any leftover sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the meatballs serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the meatballs and sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
- This recipe also works with ground chicken.
- You can make this gluten free with gluten free breadcrumbs and tamari in place of soy sauce.
- These meatballs can be frozen. Freeze separated on a baking sheet, then transfer to container or plastic bag and place in the freezer for up to 6 months. Defrost overnight in fridge, then heat in the crock pot, microwave or oven.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
2113mg
(88%)
Potassium
463mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2113mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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