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Sweet Teriyaki Meatballs over Steamed Rice with Pineapple
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, and 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed, then shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until they are cooked through and lightly browned. While the meatballs bake, warm the remaining 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pineapple chunks and let them simmer for 3 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and add them to the skillet. Gently toss everything together so the meatballs are coated in the sauce and pineapple. Spoon the meatballs and pineapple over the cooked white rice. Finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much while simmering, add a splash of water to loosen it. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for two days and reheat easily in a skillet with a little extra teriyaki sauce to restore moisture. For a make-ahead step, form the meatballs earlier in the day and store them covered in the fridge until ready to bake.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Baking sheet, Large skillet