Gochujang Turkey Meatballs

Tender baked turkey meatballs glazed with a sweet-spicy gochujang, soy, and honey sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 16 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 0.333 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 whole scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp water

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Thinly slice the scallions, reserving 1 tablespoon of the green tops for serving. Mince the garlic. (about 3 min)
3. Combine the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sliced scallions, garlic, and sesame oil. Mix gently until just combined. (about 3 min)
4. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet. (about 4 min)
5. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until the centers reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. (about 16 min) — 425°F
6. While the meatballs bake, simmer the remaining gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and water in a small skillet over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until glossy. (about 3 min) — Medium-low
7. Toss the hot meatballs in the glaze, then sprinkle with the reserved scallion greens. (about 1 min)