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Teriyaki, a cooking technique that originated in Japan, involves grilling or broiling meat with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Teriyaki turkey meatballs are a modern twist on this classic method, providing a lighter alternative to traditional beef or chicken meatballs. This dish is popular for its sweet and savory flavor profile and has gained international popularity, often served with rice and vegetables in various adaptations.

Ingredients

  • ground turkey
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • green onions
  • sesame oil
  • bread crumbs
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • sesame seeds
  • vegetable oil
  • rice

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, bread crumbs, egg, and black pepper.
  3. 3Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.
  4. 4Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6Add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. 7Transfer browned meatballs to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. 8In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water; stir until smooth.
  9. 9Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. 10Pour the sauce over the meatballs on the baking sheet.
  11. 11Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  12. 12Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
  13. 13Serve over cooked rice and garnish with additional green onions.

Ingredient Alternatives

ground turkey

Healthier: ground chicken

Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

soy sauce

Healthier: tamari

Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

brown sugar

Healthier: honey

Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds flavor while white sugar is often less expensive.

sesame oil

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cheaper alternative.

Techniques

mixingbrowningbaking

Equipment

large bowlskilletbaking sheetsmall saucepanparchment paper
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowsoysesamewheat

Also Known As

Turkey Teriyaki MeatballsJapanese Turkey Meatballs
vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Wash and trim the green beans, removing the ends.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil and garlic.
  5. 5Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the green beans.
  6. 6Sauté the green beans for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
  7. 7If using, add the soy sauce and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. 8Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
  9. 9Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Equipment

large skilletspatulaserving dish
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

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