Honey Garlic Turkey Meatball Bowls (Print Version)

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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just incorporated without overworking the mixture.
03 - Shape mixture into 20 to 24 uniform meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until meatballs are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 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 form a slurry. Stir into simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
07 - Steam or sauté broccoli florets in sesame oil for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
08 - Toss baked meatballs in honey garlic glaze until thoroughly coated.
09 - Divide cooked rice among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with broccoli and glazed meatballs. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze hits that perfect balance of sweet and salty that makes you want to eat the whole bowl in one sitting.
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, so weeknight dinners feel fancy without the stress.
  • Ground turkey keeps things lean and honest, while the honey glaze makes it taste absolutely indulgent.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cornstarch slurry or your glaze will be watery and slide right off the meatballs instead of clinging beautifully.
  • Grating ginger fresh makes such a difference over powdered that you'll taste it instantly, so take the extra 30 seconds to do it right.
03 -
  • Make the glaze first and keep it warm while you're working on everything else so it's ready to coat the hot meatballs immediately.
  • Spray your hands with cooking spray before rolling the meatballs and the mixture won't stick to your fingers, making the whole process smoother and less frustrating.
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