Honey Garlic Turkey Meatball Bowls (Print)

Tender glazed meatballs over rice with crisp broccoli for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
14 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
15 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Bowl Components

16 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
17 - 3 cups broccoli florets
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
19 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
20 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined without overworking the mixture.
03 - Form mixture into 20 to 24 meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until meatballs are golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
07 - Steam or sauté broccoli florets in sesame oil until bright green and just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
08 - Toss baked meatballs in the honey-garlic glaze until thoroughly coated.
09 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with broccoli and glazed meatballs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade honey-garlic glaze is rich, thick, and incredibly satisfying.
  • It is a dairy-free meal that provides 32g of protein per serving.
  • Perfect for meal prepping, as the meatballs hold their moisture well when reheated.
02 -
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to the glaze for an extra bit of heat.
  • Double the glaze recipe if you prefer your rice to be thoroughly coated in sauce.
  • If you don't have a steamer, sautéing the broccoli in sesame oil adds a lovely toasted flavor.
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