Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-05-04

These teriyaki turkey meatballs with rice are practical for meal prep and easy enough for a weeknight. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice per 2 servings, for serving
• Steamed broccoli or snap peas, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, half the scallions, garlic, ginger, and salt. Form into 16 small meatballs.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water.
4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes, turning the meatballs until glazed.
5. Serve over rice with broccoli or snap peas, topped with the remaining scallions.

Why it works:

The quick skillet glaze gives the meatballs enough flavor to feel finished without requiring a separate long marinade.

Timing:

Prep 15 minutes, cook 15 minutes, total about 30 minutes.