Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean (85%) ground turkey; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup panko; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 20-oz. can pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained, juice reserved

Servings: persons

1 pound lean (85%) ground turkey
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup panko
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 20-oz. can pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained, juice reserved

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Line a plate with paper towels. Mix turkey, onion, garlic, ginger, egg, panko and salt in a bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
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Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain on lined plate; transfer to slow cooker. Scatter bell pepper on top.
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Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, crushed red pepper and 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; pour over meatballs. Cover; cook on low for 5 to 7 hours. Whisk remaining cornstarch into juice. During last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in pineapple and juice mixture.
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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean (85%) ground turkey, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs 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.

Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs

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