Description
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground turkey and baked to perfection, they’re coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that’s sure to please the entire family. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these meatballs come together quickly and make a great weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Make Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Shape Meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into evenly sized balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat Meatballs: Once baked, toss the meatballs gently in the warm honey garlic sauce until they are fully coated and glossy.
- Serve: Serve the sauced meatballs immediately with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add a splash of milk or finely grated vegetables to the meatball mixture.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of honey depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even cooking.
- The sauce can be doubled if you prefer saucier meatballs.
