Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with these Sweet Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs! This recipe, inspired by an authentic Asian cookbook, combines juicy turkey meatballs with a vibrant, sweet and spicy pineapple sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 490.5 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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How to Make Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, gently combine ground turkey, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, green onions, egg, and bread crumbs. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain the juice from the pineapple into a bowl. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice mixture, orange juice, honey, cornstarch, and pepper flakes.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. Add bell peppers.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve the meatballs over a bed of cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

129g

Fat

15g

Carbs

23g