The Food Factor: Teriyaki Meatballs

Video by Jonathan Parrish

Easy Teriyaki Meatballs come together fast and make a delicious meal. Ground turkey reduces the fat in these moist and tender meatballs. The sweet and savory sauce will pair well with brown rice and roasted vegetables.

Teriyaki Meatballs

Serves 8

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 lbs. ground turkey

¹/₂ C. panko breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. ginger, freshly grated

1 tsp. soy sauce

¹/₂ tsp. black pepper

Sauce

¼ C. water

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

¹/₄ C. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

¹/₂ tsp. ground ginger

¹/₄ tsp. garlic powder

3 Tbsp. honey

¹/₃ C. water

Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, panko, eggs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and pepper. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined.
2. Roll the mixture into 1 ¼ - to 1 ½ -inch meatballs. Place meatballs onto baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20—25 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and ¼ cup water; set aside.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, honey, and ⅓ cup water; bring to a simmer. Pour the whisked cornstarch and water into mixture and stir until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
5. Toss meatballs immediately with teriyaki sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Thanks to the Cal Fresh program for this recipe!

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