Enjoy the flavor of your favorite soup dumplings in these Soup Dumpling Meatballs. Made with ground turkey, garlic, green onion, and more, they're high in protein and flavor too!

soup dumpling meatballs on plate with rice and broccoli

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Recipe Name: Soup Dumpling Meatballs
Ready In: 30 minutes
Serves: 20 meatballs
Main Ingredients: Meatballs, ground turkey, egg, breadcrumb, minced garlic, green onions, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar
Why You'll Love It: Enjoy the flavor of your favorite soup dumplings in these Soup Dumpling Meatballs. Made with ground turkey, garlic, green onion, and more, they're high in protein and flavor too!

Easy and delicious soup dumpling meatballs

Have you ever enjoyed the flavor of soup dumplings and wished you could bottle it up to enjoy again and again? Now you can! These delicious soup dumpling meatballs capture the delicious flavor of Chinese dumpling filling. Made with ground turkey, green onions, soy sauce, and more, they're a nutrient-rich option that tastes great too.

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Ingredients in this soup dumpling meatballs recipe

The ingredients for this recipe are divided into two parts: those for the meatballs, and the rest for the sauce. Many of the ingredients are used in both parts, such as the minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil.

Meatballs

Ground turkey: The meatball base begins with 1 lb of ground turkey. The 93/7 blend will work best for this recipe. If desired, feel free to substitute with ground beef or ground pork/sausage.
Egg: Next is 1 large egg. This is going to help all of the ingredients bind together to form meatballs.
Breadcrumbs: ½ cup of breadcrumbs (or almond flour) thickens up the meatballs and helps to create the proper texture.
Garlic: Garlic is a must! Use 2 cloves of minced garlic. If using garlic powder, use ½ tsp.
Green onions: Add some delicious onion flavor with 2 chopped green onions. You can add some extra vegetables by adding ½ chopped sweet onion as well.
Soy sauce: Next up is 2 tablespoon of soy sauce. I recommend using a reduced sodium type.
Rice wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar adds a slight bite to the dish.
Sesame oil: Follow the red wine vinegar with 2 teaspoon of sesame oil.
Salt & pepper: Then, season up the mixture with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
Cilantro: Last but not least, throw in ¼ cup of chopped cilantro.

Sauce

Soy sauce: First up for the sauce is ½ cup of soy sauce. Once again, stick with a reduced sodium type.
Honey: The magic ingredient in this sauce is ¼ cup of honey! This adds a delicious sweet flavor.
Rice wine vinegar: 2 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar adds a nice bite and compliments the flavor of the meatballs.
Sesame oil: Follow the vinegar with another 2 teaspoon of sesame oil.
Garlic: Just like with the meatballs, garlic is a must in the sauce. Use another 2 cloves of minced (or ½ teaspoon of garlic powder).
Chili oil: Finish off the sauce with 1 teaspoon of chili oil. This adds a touch of heat.

soup dumpling meatball ingredients in large bowl

Tools used to make these soup meatballs

To create this recipe, you'll need six main kitchen tools followed by a set of measuring cups. Everything is listed below for easy cooking!

Cutting board
Chopping knife
Large bowl
Stirring utensil
Large skillet
Spatula or tongs

To measure ingredients, you will need ¼ tsp, ½ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, ¼ cup, and ½ cup sized measuring cups.

How to make soup dumpling meatballs

This recipe comes together easily in just around half an hour with quick prep and cook time.

First, add all of the meatball ingredients to a large bowl. Mix together until well combined.

Then, roll the mixture into 20 meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning constantly to ensure even cooking on all sides. Once the meatballs reach 165°F, they are done.

Meanwhile, add all of the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and turn off the heat.

Once the meatballs are cooked, turn off the heat and pour in the sauce to cover the meatballs. Toss to coat.

Serve the meatballs over rice and with veggies. You could also top with sesame seeds or fresh parsley and/or serve with pasta if desired.

Storing leftovers

Leftover meatballs can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you'd like to freeze meatballs for later, freeze the uncooked, formed meatballs in a freezer bag and remove the air. Store in the freezer for up to one month. When ready to make, transfer the bag to the refrigerator to thaw overnight, and then cook using the directions below.

Recipe Tips

Why are these called soup dumpling meatballs?

Soup dumpling meatballs earn their name because they taste like the meat inside dumplings! The combination of the sauce and the meatball base creates a delicious Chinese dumpling-inspired flavor.

What should I pair with this recipe?

These meatballs should be served over rice with veggies. As far as the veggies go, you could whip up this Healthy Green Bean Casserole, these Oven Roasted Honey Carrots, or these Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts!

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All recipes by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Sierra Inn

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