Asian Fusion Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Asian Fusion Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat; 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (can substitute scallions); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (add as needed for consistency you prefer); 1/4 - 1/2 cup quick oats (add as needed for consistency you prefer); 1 egg; 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; Sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup brown sugar (Can add more if you prefer a sweeter taste); 3/4 cup sweet and sour sauce; 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray because it's sweet); 1/2 cup plum jelly (can use grape jelly or cranberry sauce); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon hot chili, sauce, to taste (Sriracha, a little goes a long way); 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

Meat
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely diced (can substitute scallions)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (add as needed for consistency you prefer)
1/4 - 1/2 cup quick oats (add as needed for consistency you prefer)
1 egg
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar (Can add more if you prefer a sweeter taste)
3/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray because it's sweet)
1/2 cup plum jelly (can use grape jelly or cranberry sauce)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot chili, sauce, to taste (Sriracha, a little goes a long way)
1 lemon, juice of

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["Meat:", "Pre-heat oven to 350.", "Mix together all ingredients listed under ""Meat"" EXCEPT the meat. The idea is to handle the meat as little as possible.", "Gently incorporate the meat by mixing with hands (spray hands with a bit of cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking).", "Heat a skillet over medium heat and then add oil.", "Form meat mixture into 12 meatballs and place in hot skillet as you form them.", "Lightly brown meatballs on all sides (About 2 minutes total. They will cook in the oven.).", "Remove from skillet and place in a shallow baking dish or casserole.", "Sauce:", "Whisk together all ingredients until well-mixed and jelly is fully incorporated.", "Pour over meatballs.", "Turn meatballs to coat in sauce.", "Bake uncovered 30-35 minutes until meatballs are completely done.", "Serve as an appetizer, or as a main meat dish."]

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat, 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (can substitute scallions), and more.

Yes, Asian Fusion Turkey Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Fusion Turkey Meatballs

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