Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

• 16 oz lean ground turkey
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs (or use GF crumbs)
• 1/4 cup green onion (finely chopped)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 garlic clove (pressed or grated)
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce (or use GF hoisin)
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or use GF tamari)
• 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 medium garlic clove (minced)
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger or 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat - Line a 17x12 rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil. Preheat oven to 400˚F.

2. 2

   Combine meatball ingredients - in a large bowl: ground turkey, bread crumbs, green onion, egg, fresh ginger, pressed garlic clove, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to mix just until combined. The mixture should feel moist. If it seems dry, add milk or water, 1 Tbsp at a time.

3. 3

   Roll meatballs - into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" balls and bake at 400 for 13-18 mins or until juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 165˚F. Meanwhile, make the sauce.

4. 4

   Make Teriyaki Sauce - Simmer the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently or until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Combine Meatballs and Sauce - Transfer warm meatballs to a mixing bowl, drizzle with warm sauce, and toss to combine. Serve over rice, garnished with chives and sesame seeds if desired.