Honey Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs

From a Tone and Tighten Meal Plan that tiff bought

This is a great recipe for the whole family! For those who prefer no spice, you can serve the meatballs without the sauce drizzled. For our family of 6 I make the recipe 1.5 times.

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings (6 meatballs/serving): 7 

Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 C whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/4 C onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch crushed red pepper

For the sauce:
1/4 C honey
2 Tbsp sriracha
3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Garnish (optional):
1/4 C green onions, diced
1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or cover with foil)
• In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients for meatballs until thoroughly combined. 
• Shape into balls that are about 1 1/2 inches in size. Should make between 35-40 meatballs,
• Set each metball on the prepared baking sheet. 
• Cook for 20-25 minutes or until meat is cooked through to 165 degrees. 
• While the meatballs are cooking, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan. 
• Bring to a boil over medium heat while mixing sauce continuously, then reduce heat to low and let sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes. 
• Remove meatballs from over and pour sauce over the top. If desired sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. 
• Serve with cooked quinoa, brown rice, or vegetables. 

Meatball subs

4 cloves garlic
2 sub rolls (or 4 depending on size of meatballs)
1 shallot
1 yellow onion
10 oz ground beef
1/4 C panko bread crumbs
2 tsp italian seasonings
1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
4 slices provolone cheese
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese

combine beef, panko, italian seasonings, 1/2 garlic and 1/2 shallot. drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper. gently mix until combined and form into 8 meatballs

place meatballs on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. bake for 8-10 min at 500* F

While meatballs bake, heat 2 tsp olive oil in pan on med-high. add onion and remaining garlic. cook about 3-5 min. Add tomatoes and 1/4 C water. season with salt and pepper. bring to boil then simmer for 4-6 min or until thickened. add browned meatballs to sauce and simmer 4-6 min.

toast buns in oven. layer provolone then meatballs, then parmesan and bake 2-4 min.