Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs: A Delightful Family Favorite

Teriyaki turkey meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. This family-friendly dish is perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. With a sweet and savory glaze, these meatballs are sure to impress everyone at your table.

Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

To create these delightful teriyaki turkey meatballs, gather the following ingredients:

• 400g lean turkey mince
• 4 tbsp oats
• 2 spring onions (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 100ml soy sauce
• 150ml water
• 100ml sugar-free maple syrup
• 2 tsp ginger (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 240g tenderstem broccoli (steamed)
• 180g jasmine rice (cooked)
• To garnish: spring onions & sesame seeds

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to prepare your teriyaki turkey meatballs:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey mince, oats, chopped spring onions, egg, and crushed garlic. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well using your hands until evenly blended.
3. Form the mixture into smooth meatballs and place them on a lined baking tray.
4. Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, water, sugar-free maple syrup, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and cornflour. Stir continuously until well mixed and allow to simmer until thickened.
6. Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the pan with the teriyaki sauce and stir to coat. Turn off the heat.
7. In meal prep containers, divide the steamed broccoli, cooked jasmine rice, and meatballs. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Tips for Perfect Meatballs

To ensure your teriyaki turkey meatballs stay moist, be careful not to overmix the meatball mixture. Additionally, baking them just until golden brown helps maintain their juiciness. If you’re feeling adventurous, consider using ground chicken instead of turkey for a slightly different flavor.

Meal Prep and Storage Suggestions

This dish is fantastic for meal prep! Store your teriyaki turkey meatballs in airtight containers in the refrigerator for several days. The flavors will deepen, making them even more delicious over time. You can also pair these meatballs with a variety of sides for a complete meal.

FAQs

Related Recipes to Try

• Turkey Meatballs
• Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
• Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
• Teriyaki Chicken
• Teriyaki Chicken Bowl 2

Conclusion

These teriyaki turkey meatballs are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. For more meal inspiration, check out our Pinterest page for various ideas that can brighten your dinner table. You’ll find plenty of dishes that are sure to be family favorites, making meal planning a breeze!

Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

These Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs are a delightful family favorite, featuring a sweet and savory flavor profile with a sticky texture from the teriyaki sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

• oven
• large bowl
• baking tray
• non-stick pan

Ingredients

  

• 400 g lean turkey mince
• 4 tbsp oats
• 2 spring onions (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 100 ml soy sauce
• 150 ml water
• 100 ml sugar-free maple syrup
• 2 tsp ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 240 g tenderstem broccoli (steamed)
• 180 g jasmine rice (cooked)
• To garnish: spring onions & sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Combine turkey mince, oats, chopped spring onions, egg, and crushed garlic in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a lined baking tray.
• Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
• Prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, water, maple syrup, ginger, crushed garlic, and cornflour in a pan over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
• Add the cooked meatballs to the teriyaki sauce and stir to coat.
• Divide the steamed broccoli, cooked rice, and meatballs into meal prep containers, garnishing with sesame seeds and spring onions.

Notes

The recipe can be stored in meal prep containers in the refrigerator for several days. For variations, consider using different types of ground meat or adding vegetables to the meatball mixture.

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