30-Minute Asian-Style Turkey Meatballs
Covered in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce and ready in only 30 minutes, these Asian-style turkey meatballs are perfect for a last-minute dinner and so good over pasta or rice!
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 large eggs lightly beaten
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Pasta or rice for serving
Instructions
Meatballs
- In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, and egg until completely combined. Scoop meatballs into 1-in balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 375F 15-20 minutes or until meatballs register 160F. Keep warm and set aside.
Sauce
- In a small skillet over medium-high heat, bring soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, ginger, and garlic to a simmer over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in cornstarch/water mixture until smooth. Stir occasionally until sauce is thickened then remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds.
- In a serving bowl, pour sauce evenly over meatballs and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve meatballs warm over pasta or rice and enjoy!