Turkey Sriracha Meatballs

Name: Turkey Sriracha Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 4 meatballs each
Ingredients: 19 oz package ground turkey; 1 egg; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 inches ginger; 1/2 tsp soy sauce; 1 green onion; black pepper; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 Tbsp cornstarch

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6 4 meatballs each
Calories
29107 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian, International

Turkey Sriracha Meatballs

Nancy Wheeler

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Turkey Sriracha Meatballs are baked until tender and coated in a spicy-sweet glaze combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha. Ground turkey and ginger give a mild, fresh flavor and moist texture, while green onions add brightness. This recipe suits those wanting a flavorful protein dish that balances savory, tangy, and spicy elements.

Description

This recipe mixes ground turkey with egg, breadcrumbs, fresh grated ginger, soy sauce, and sliced green onions to form the meatballs. The fresh ginger adds a sharp, slightly peppery note that complements the turkey’s mild flavor. The meatballs are shaped to uniform size and baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until cooked through and tender. While baking, a glaze is prepared from soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha, heated until dissolved and thickened with cornstarch slurry. Once the meatballs are baked, they are coated with this glaze to provide a balance of sweetness, acidity, and spicy heat. The result is a moist and flavorful meatball with a sticky, spicy glaze that holds well for serving as an appetizer or main dish.

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Ingredients

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MEATBALLS

19 oz package ground turkey $4.59
1 egg $0.17, large
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs $0.17
2 inches ginger $0.30, fresh
1/2 tsp soy sauce $0.02
1 green onion $0.69, bunch, divided
black pepper $0.05, freshly cracked

SRIRACHA GLAZE

2 Tbsp soy sauce $0.20
1 Tbsp rice vinegar $0.11
1/4 cup brown sugar $0.06
2 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce $0.17
1/2 cup water $0.00, divided
2 Tbsp cornstarch $0.12

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, soy sauce, and some freshly ground pepper to a large bowl. Peel the ginger with a vegetable peeler or by scraping the skin off with the side of a spoon. Use a small holed cheese grater to grate about two inches of the ginger straight into the bowl. Thinly slice 2-3 of the green onions and add to the bowl (save the rest for later).
Mix the ingredients in the bowl thoroughly. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs about the size of pingpong balls. You should get 25-30 meatballs, depending on the size. Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet covered in foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
While the meatballs are baking, make the sriracha glaze. In a small pot combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sriracha and 1/4 cup of the water. Heat and stir the mixture over medium heat until the brown sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup of water with the cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot with the glaze. Stir to combine. Allow the mixture to come up to a simmer, at which point the glaze will thicken and become glossy.
After the meatballs are finished baking, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the glaze over top. Carefully toss the meatballs to coat in the glaze. Serve hot topped with the remaining sliced green onions.