Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs with Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey(paid link)
• 1 egg(paid link)
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs(paid link)
• 1 tsp garlic powder(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• ⅓ cup honey(paid link)
• ¼ cup soy sauce(paid link)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar(paid link)
• 2 clove minced garlic(paid link)
• 1 tsp cornstarch(paid link)
• 2 tbsp water(paid link)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds(paid link)
• 2 stalk scallions(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup brown rice(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook brown rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

5. 5

   Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Return the meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and heated.

7. 7

   Serve the honey garlic turkey meatballs over cooked brown rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

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