Honey Garlic Turkey Meatball Bowls (Printable)

Tender glazed meatballs over fluffy rice with crisp broccoli

# 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 Assembly

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

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and 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 until meatballs are golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
06 - Whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
07 - Steam or sauté broccoli florets in sesame oil until bright green and just tender, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
08 - Toss baked meatballs in the honey garlic glaze until well 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 -
  • Sweet and Savory: The honey-garlic glaze strikes the perfect flavor balance.
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish.
  • Balanced Meal: Provides a great mix of protein, healthy greens, and grains.
02 -
  • Do not overwork the meat mixture; mixing just until combined ensures the most tender meatballs.
  • Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by whisking with room-temperature water before adding it to the hot sauce to prevent lumps.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
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