Yummy Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Yummy Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound turkey minced; 2 ounces bread crumbs; 1 each onions peeled, chopped; 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 each onions peeled, sliced; 2 each carrots cut up; 1 each green bell peppers chopped; 1/2 pint chicken broth; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 tablespoons demerara sugar; 2 tablespoons malt vinegar; 8 ounces pineapple chunks; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 ounces mung bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1 pound turkey minced
2 ounces bread crumbs
1 each onions peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 each onions peeled, sliced
2 each carrots cut up
1 each green bell peppers chopped
1/2 pint chicken broth
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons demerara sugar
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
8 ounces pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 ounces mung bean sprouts

1
Mix turkey mince with breadcrumbs, chopped onion, Chinese Five Spice and seasoning.
2
Make into 16 balls.
3
Heat oil in a pan, then add onion and saute until starting to soften.
4
Stir in carrots and green pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add stock, ketchup, demerara sugar and vinegar.
6
Bring to the boil, then reduce heat.
7
Add turkey balls and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
8
Drain pineapple and reserve.
9
Blend juice from can with cornflour.
10
Transfer turkey balls from sauce to a serving dish.
11
Stir cornflour mix into sauce and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
12
Simmer until thick and clear.
13
Add the bean sprouts and pineapple chunks to sauce, then pour over meatballs.
14
Serve meatballs srinkled with spring onions or chives.

407

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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.

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 turkey minced, 2 ounces bread crumbs, 1 each onions peeled, chopped, 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder, and more.

Yes, Yummy Sweet and Sour 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.

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Yummy Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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