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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs That Are Juicy, Sticky, and Effortlessly Comforting

Juicy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs That Are Comforting

Enjoy these Juicy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs That Are Sticky and Effortlessly Comforting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar or honey
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water mix with 2 tbsp water
Garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs of even size.
  3. Place the meatballs into the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and pour over the meatballs.
  2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until meatballs are cooked through.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce is thickened.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground turkey with chicken or beef for a different flavor profile. Adding vegetables like bell peppers or a splash of pineapple can add a fun twist.

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