Sweet & Spicy Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet & Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb ground turkey; 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Sauce; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, do not drain; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 2 -3 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, do not drain
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
2 -3 cups hot cooked rice

1
Combine the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 1 inch balls.
2
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet. Add the meatballs & fry on all sides until no longer pink in the center, around 5 minutes. Place the meatballs on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
3
Drain the juice from the pineapple into a bowl. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
4
Whisk the pineapple juice, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, & pepper flakes together.
5
Pour the sauce into the skillet & cook over medium heat until it thickens, stir frequently.
6
Once thickened, add in the pineapple, peppers, & meatballs. Continue to cook until hot. Serve over rice.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb ground turkey, 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Spicy 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.

Sweet & Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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