Description
Get ready to indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Meatballs! This quick and easy recipe combines the lean goodness of ground turkey with the sweet and savory notes of honey and garlic, creating a delightful dish that satisfies cravings without sacrificing health. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or gatherings, these meatballs can be served over rice, tossed in a wrap, or enjoyed as appetizers. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 4 cloves garlic (2 for meatballs, 2 for sauce)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic (2 cloves), onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or pan-fry in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and remaining minced garlic in a saucepan. Simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to simmering sauce until thickened.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with the honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (135g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or grated carrots to the meatball mixture. For a lower-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.