Description
These Asian Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on classic meatballs, featuring ground turkey blended with garlic, green onions, and sesame oil. Baked until golden and juicy, then coated in a savory hoisin and soy sauce glaze, they make a perfect appetizer or main dish served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce. Mix the ingredients gently just until everything is evenly combined without overworking the meat.
- Shape Meatballs: Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip them halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Bake until they are golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make the Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining hoisin sauce, low sodium soy sauce, water, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Coat the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a bowl and toss gently with the prepared sauce until they are fully coated with the flavorful glaze.
- Serve: Garnish the meatballs with sesame seeds and extra chopped green onions if desired. Serve them on their own as an appetizer or over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- To keep the meatballs moist, avoid overmixing the ground turkey mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- These meatballs can be made in advance and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- If you prefer, cook the meatballs in a skillet on the stovetop instead of baking, but ensure they cook through evenly.
