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Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

These teriyaki turkey meatballs are sticky, sweet, and easy to make in under 30 minutes—perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey 85% lean
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1.5 inch fresh ginger knob grated
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Optional

  • Sesame seeds To garnish, or finely sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. (1 pound ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1.5 inch fresh ginger knob, and Kosher salt and pepper)
    Ground turkey, spices, breadcrumbs, and an egg in a white bowl.
  • Take a tablespoon of mixture, roll into your palms and form a meatball; place it in the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
    Raw meat balls on a baking tray.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a large saucepan, place 1 cup filtered water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
    Pouring liquid into a cup with teriyaki sauce.
  • Whisk to combine. Place the saucepan over medium heat and allow it to heat up.
  • In a small jug, whisk the 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water until no visible lumps remain.
  • Pour the slurry over the sauce in the saucepan and stir to combine. Once the sauce starts to bubble, it will quickly thicken. Stir continuously, and remove from heat once it has reached your desired thickness (cook no longer than 3-4 minutes)
  • Once the meatballs are done, remove from the oven and place them into the teriyaki sauce.
    Meatballs in sauce in a pot.
  • Garnish with Sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Tips & tricks

A few quick tips to keep your teriyaki game strong:
  • Don’t overmix the meatball mixture or you’ll end up with rubbery balls.
  • Grate the ginger finely to avoid big spicy bites.
  • Stir the sauce continuously once the slurry goes in—it thickens fast!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 2357mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg