These teriyaki turkey meatball bowls are a fun twist on a classic weeknight dinner.
Tender turkey meatballs are coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce and served with rice and broccoli. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor and great for meal prep too!
Turkey meatballs are one of the few dinners both of my picky eaters reliably eat. I serve theirs plain with rice, and my husband and I get the full teriyaki bowl. Same meatballs, two dinners, one pan.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Homemade teriyaki sauce
- Lean ground turkey
- Freezer- and meal-prep-friendly
- Kids love meatballs!
What You’ll Need
- For the meatballs: Lean ground turkey, an egg, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, grated ginger and soy sauce.
- For the teriyaki sauce: Soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixed with water to thicken it.
- For serving: Cooked jasmine rice and steamed broccoli, plus green onions and sesame seeds if you like.
How to Make Teriyaki Turkey Meatball Bowls
Step 1: Make the meatballs
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger and soy sauce well, then form about 16 meatballs.
Step 2: Bake
Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20–22 minutes, until cooked through.
Step 3: Make the sauce
While the meatballs bake, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and cornstarch mixed with water. Simmer in a skillet over medium heat until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Toss and serve
Add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Busy Mom Tips
- Make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them, then pull them out whenever you need a quick dinner.
- Serve a few plain meatballs with rice for picky eaters.
- Approximate macros per serving: 610 calories, 39g protein, 77g carbs, 16g fat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze turkey meatballs?
Yes! Make the meatballs ahead and freeze them, then pull them out whenever you need a quick dinner.
How do I make these for picky eaters?
Serve a few plain meatballs with rice before tossing the rest in the teriyaki sauce.
How do I know the meatballs are done?
Ground turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
How to Store
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze the cooked meatballs for longer storage.
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce well.
- Form mixture into approximately 16 meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While meatballs cook, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixed with water.
- Pour sauce into a skillet and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked meatballs and toss to coat.
- Serve over rice with steamed broccoli.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds (optional).
Notes
610 calories | 39g protein | 77g carbs | 16g fat
