Description
Delicious Asian turkey meatballs infused with garlic, ginger, and teriyaki sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently mix everything.
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil to coat the bottom.
- Shape the meatballs: Shape your turkey mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls.
- Cook undisturbed: Carefully place the meatballs in the skillet, allowing them to cook for approximately 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip and brown: Using tongs or a spatula, gently turn the meatballs to cook for an additional few minutes until browned on all sides.
- Simmer in sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm: Transfer your meatballs to a serving platter and enjoy them warm.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the mixture or serve with a spicy dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, Asian meatballs, teriyaki sauce, healthy dinner, easy recipes