Cooking delectable sweet and sour turkey meatballs is a culinary adventure that tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This dish, bursting with bold yet balanced notes, is not only a delightful treat but also a versatile addition to any meal. Whether you seek a main course, an appetizer, or a party snack, these meatballs, coated in a luscious sweet and sour sauce, promise to leave a lasting impression. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where crispy, tender turkey meatballs become the stars of the show, enveloped in a vibrant sauce that offers a delightful interplay of flavors.
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SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS
I'm always looking for recipes that are big on taste, but quick and easy to prepare, with little clean up. This one has it all. It's my son's favorite recipe and he requests it whenever he comes home to visit. I often double the recipe so that we have leftovers for the next day's lunches. -Michele Orthner, Edmonton, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, carrots and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomato sauce, broth, pineapple, brown sugar, vinegar and ketchup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, bread, zucchini, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Carefully add to tomato mixture. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink., Add rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS
These are sweet are sour turkey meatballs that you will love. They are easy to make and delicious. Can be eaten with rice or noodles.
Provided by Jess Sargent
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground turkey with oats, bread crumbs, garlic salt, 1/2 of the sweet and sour sauce, and some water in a bowl. Roll into balls of desired size with your hands. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour remaining sauce over meatballs, or reserve for dipping.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, green pepper and carrot; saute 5 minutes, until onion is softened. 2. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, pineapple with juice and ketchup. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 3. Meanwhile, soak bread in milk in large bowl until milk is absorbed. Add turkey, zucchini, egg, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Shape turkey mixture into 12 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. 4. Drop meatballs into simmering sauce; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until cooked through; turn over once during cooking. 5. Remove from heat. Stir in rice; cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Tips:
- Use ground turkey that is at least 85% lean for the best results.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.
- To make the meatballs even more flavorful, brown them in a pan before baking them in the oven.
- Serve the meatballs with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
These sweet and sour turkey meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover turkey. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy. Serve them with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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