Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs
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These teriyaki meatballs are tossed and glazed with sticky, savory teriyaki and stuffed with Asian herbs, spices, and seasonings.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz water chestnuts diced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (separated)
Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake (See Note 1)
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
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Instructions
Teriyaki Glaze
- In a small bowl or directly in a small saucepan, mix together all the teriyaki glaze ingredients with a whisk until cornstarch is absorbed and there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until thickened and it turns into a glossy sauce. Set aside.
Turkey Meatballs
- Chop cilantro leaves and set aside. Drain the water chestnuts and dice small. Set aside.
- In a bowl mix together the ground turkey, egg, Panko, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, soy sauce, kosher salt, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
- Using a small scoop (1-2 tablespoon) make the meatballs and roll into balls with your hands. Place on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes while you make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add all the meatballs and cook, rolling until brown all over, about 5 minutes.
- Stir teriyaki glaze and add to skillet, being sure to coat the meatballs. Cook for a minute or two shaking skillet to roll meatballs in the teriyaki glaze.
- Serve over rice, garnished with remaining chopped cilantro and sesame seeds (optional).
Notes
- Substitute sake with Chinese cooking wine or a dry sherry.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1491mg
(62%)
Potassium
538mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
223IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1491mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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