General Tso’s Turkey Meatballs
These General Tso’s Turkey Meatballs are a nourishing, homemade version of takeout that’s just as delicious and satisfying. Served over rice with steamed broccoli, it’s an easy, high protein meal that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen!
General Tso’s is a Chinese-American dish that uses a sweet, savory, and tangy sauce. The sauce is sticky and glossy with notes of garlic, ginger, and vinegar. It is a very common takeout dish, which I am guilty of buying, but for good reason. It really is a tasty and not overly spicy dish. The typical recipe calls for twice-fried chicken, but I wanted to put a more nourishing option on the table. Thus, I create my takeout version of General Tso’s with turkey meatballs. The meatballs are made with Asian inspired flavor that compliment the General Tso’s sauce. They are also baked, not fried, which makes more a leaner meal and less of a mess!
FAQs
How do I store turkey meatballs?
Store these meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
What is a cornstarch slurry?
A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of cornstarch and water that creates a thickener for sauces.
Can I use a different protein?
Sure! You can use ground beer or ground chicken. If you want to make a more tradition General Tso’s, cook your favorite protein to your preference, then toss in my homemade sauce.
What should I serve General Tso’s Turkey Meatballs with?
My favorite way to serve General Tso’s Turkey Meatballs is over rice and broccoli. You can also serve them over noodles or mashed potatoes!
General Tso’s Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ⅓ cup panko
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 knob grated ginger (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 4 spring onions finely chopped
For the sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp shaoxing rice cooking wine can substitute with rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- knob of grated ginger
- 1 tsp white pepper
For the corn starch slurry:
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine all ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl and stir until combined. Using an ice cream scoop, form small meatballs and arrange on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 mins, until golden browned and fully cooked through.
- While baking, prepare your sauce. In a small saucepan, add all ingredients except for the cornstarch slurry. Whisk over medium heat before adding the slurry, whisking as you add. Continue to cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Add cooked meatballs to a large bowl and top with sauce & toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds + chopped spring onions.
Notes
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