Name: Asian Turkey Meatballs in Hoisin-Soy Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp sesame oil

Description

These Asian Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender ground turkey blended with aromatic garlic, green onions, and a hint of sesame oil, baked to perfection and coated in a savory hoisin-soy sauce. Perfect as a main dish served over rice or noodles, they come together quickly in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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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

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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 bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce. Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly until just combined.
Shape Meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 evenly-sized meatballs. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip them halfway through baking to ensure they brown evenly. Bake until the meatballs are golden and cooked through.
Make the Sauce: While the meatballs bake, in a small bowl combine the hoisin sauce, low sodium soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Stir well to create a smooth sauce.
Coat the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are baked, place them in a large bowl and toss them with the prepared sauce until fully coated and flavorful.
Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions if desired. Serve the meatballs as they are or over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

For a more tender texture, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture.
You can substitute ground chicken if preferred.
Panko breadcrumbs can be replaced with gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
To add heat, consider mixing in a pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce or meatball mixture.
Leftover meatballs store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.