Caribbean Meatballs With Tropical Sauce Recipe

Name: Caribbean Meatballs With Tropical Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for meatballs; 16 ounces ground turkey; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, use whole wheat; 2 tablespoons green peppers, minced; 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; vegetable oil cooking spray; for tropical sauce; 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 teaspoon lime rind, grated

Servings: persons

for meatballs
16 ounces ground turkey
1 cup soft breadcrumbs, use whole wheat
2 tablespoons green peppers, minced
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray
for tropical sauce
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon lime rind, grated

1
For the meatballs, combine the turkey and the next 6 ingredients, mixing well.
2
Shape mixture into 24, 1-inch, meatballs.
3
Arrange on a rack or a roasting pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
4
Bake at 400u00b0F for 12 minutes or until meatballs are browned.
5
While the meatballs are in the oven, make the sauce by placing the mango in a blender and process until smooth.
6
Combine cornstarch and sugar in a small saucepan and add the pureed mango, water and remaining ingredients.
7
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. This yields 1 1/2 cups sauce.
8
Serve meatballs in a chafing dish with the sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for meatballs, 16 ounces ground turkey, 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, use whole wheat, 2 tablespoons green peppers, minced, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Meatballs With Tropical Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Meatballs With Tropical Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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