Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Temp: 375 F

Servings: 4

Description

We all need more easy, go-to meals that taste fantastic and don’t take ages to make.

These turkey meatballs are soft but hold their shape, and the honey garlic sauce is the perfect mix of sweet and savory.

If you’re after new Ground Turkey Meat Dinner Ideas, this one is a winner. Plus, they’re a great way to keep things light while still delivering plenty of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp 1 cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth (for extra depth of flavor)

Step-by-step Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Mix the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and soy sauce in a bowl. Try not to overmix—just enough to combine everything evenly.
3
Shape the mixture into small, even-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden and fully cooked.
5
Make the sauce: In a small pan over medium heat, add the garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
6
Thicken the sauce by stirring in the cornstarch slurry. Let it bubble until it turns glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
7
Coat the meatballs by tossing them in the sauce, making sure they’re evenly covered.
8
Rest for 5 minutes before serving—this helps the flavors settle and soak in.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 15g
Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you want to change things up, you can swap out the honey for maple syrup or even a little brown sugar.

And if you’re thinking about meal prep, these freeze really well—great for having something ready to go when you need a quick, healthy meal.

Read it online: https://recipeshubb.com/recipe/honey-garlic-turkey-meatballs-recipe/