Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Rice

Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs

Servings: 6 | Prep & Cook: 40 minutes

Ingredients — Meatballs

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced

Ingredients — Glaze

• 1 cup soy sauce
• ½ cup beef broth
• ⅓ cup honey
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, egg, soy sauce, ginger, minced garlic, and green onions. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
2. Roll mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about golf ball size). You should get approximately 20-24 meatballs.
3. Heat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Place meatballs on the sheet, spaced slightly apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal).
5. While meatballs bake, combine soy sauce, beef broth, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, black pepper, and chili flakes in a large skillet.
6. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Whisk in cornstarch.
7. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens to a glaze consistency (about 2-3 minutes).
8. When meatballs are done, add them to the skillet and gently toss to coat evenly.
9. Serve hot over rice, garnished with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Rice

• 3 cups jasmine or long-grain rice
• Cook per package directions

Prep Tips

• Shape/bake meatballs ahead of time and reheat in the glaze
• Use leftover meatballs with Meatball Fried Rice for a yummy lunch