Best 9 Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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Craving a flavor-packed and satisfying snack or appetizer? Look no further than our curated collection of sweet spicy turkey meatballs. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where the tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy harmonizes perfectly. Discover how to transform ground turkey into delectable morsels of savory heaven, infused with aromatic spices and a hint of heat that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. Our carefully selected recipes showcase a diverse range of culinary techniques, ensuring that you find the perfect match for your palate. Whether you prefer a quick and easy air fryer method or a slow-cooked simmer in a rich and flavorful sauce, we have got you covered. Get your aprons ready and prepare to indulge in the irresistible symphony of sweet and spicy turkey meatballs!

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SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Two 10-ounce jars red pepper jelly or hot pepper jelly
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the meats, panko, egg, garlic, onion, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl with your hands until completely combined. Scoop mixture into heaping tablespoons, then roll into neat balls. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add pepper jelly, orange juice and soy sauce to a small pan. Cook over medium-high heat until it simmers, then remove from the heat. Pour jelly sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat.

SWEET & SPICY TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Sweet & Spicy Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
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

Steps:

  • Combine the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 1 inch balls.
  • 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.
  • Drain the juice from the pineapple into a bowl. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
  • Whisk the pineapple juice, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, & pepper flakes together.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet & cook over medium heat until it thickens, stir frequently.
  • Once thickened, add in the pineapple, peppers, & meatballs. Continue to cook until hot. Serve over rice.

SWEET AND SAVORY TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE



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These meatballs are so easy to make and taste delicious. If you have not tried making homemade meatballs, they have so much more flavor, are easy to make, and healthier because you get to decide what all goes in them.

Provided by Kendra Murdock

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ pounds ground turkey
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup onion (minced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
½ cup orange marmalade
¼ cup Honey
⅓ cup barbeque sauce
1 Tablespoon buffalo sauce
1 Tablespoon mustard

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with the bread crumbs. It may be easiest to mix this with your hands.
  • Once combined, mix in the minced onion and garlic.
  • Roll the ground turkey mixture into 1 inch balls.
  • Heat stove to medium high heat.
  • Pour your olive oil into a pan or skillet.
  • Once the olive oil begins to bubble at the bottom, place your turkey meatballs in the pan or skillet.
  • Let each side of the pan or skillet cook the meatball until it begins to brown on the outside.
  • Brown the meatballs on all sides, then place them in a pan or baking dish and cook the meatballs at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are cooking make the sauce as directed by combining the brown sugar and water until they are fully combined and melted together.
  • Add the orange marmalade, honey, barbecue sauce, buffalo sauce and mustard until it's fully combined.
  • Continue whisking until all the ingredients are fully mixed together and it begins to bubble, but don't let it come to a full boil or your sauce will be too thick and sticky.
  • Pour over the cooked meatballs immediately and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 494 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 55 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS



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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

2 pounds ground turkey
⅔ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (12 ounce) bottle sweet and sour sauce
water as needed

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

TIFFANY'S SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Prepared meatballs are baked with bell peppers and pineapple in a sweet, hot and sour sauce for an easy meal with little clean up.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
1 (10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 pounds frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 medium red bell pepper, cubed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil; set aside.
  • Combine sweet and sour sauce, garlic salt and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add meatballs, bell pepper and pineapple. Stir to coat evenly. Arrange in even layer in foil-lined pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until meatballs are hot; stirring once during baking. Spoon sauce over meatballs. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 655.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS



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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

1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice

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.

TURKEY & SWEET CORN MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE



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This is a delicious recipe from a wonderful cookbook called "Ottolenghi: The Cookbook." based on recipes from the famed London restaurant. The meatballs are great served warm or room temperature, on rice, couscous, or noodles, stuffed in a pita, and especially dipped in the sweet and spicy pepper sauce! The instructions are detailed so look long, bu these are actually very easy to make,

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces sweetcorn (a little less than 1 cup or 100g ,fresh or frozen)
3 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
1 lb ground turkey breast (500g) or 1 lb ground turkey (500g)
1 egg
4 scallions or 4 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
sunflower oil, for frying
4 red bell peppers, quartered with the white parts and seeds removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 ounce cilantro, leaves and stalks (about 12 sprigs or 25g)
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 small mild chile, de-seeded
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a roasting tray, toss peppers with 2 tbsp of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, then roast in the oven for 35 minutes or until soft. Transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover with cling film to cool. (You can peel them if you want but it's not necessary.) Place them in a blender or food processor with their roasting juices and add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Process until smooth, then taste and adjust the salt if necessary. Set aside.
  • For the meatballs, place a heavy, non-stick frying pan over a high heat and throw in the corn kernels. Toss them in the hot pan for 2-3 minutes until lightly blackened. Remove and leave to cool.
  • Soak the bread in cold water for a minute, then squeeze well and crumble into a large bowl. Add all the rest of the ingredients except the sunflower oil and mix well with your hands.
  • Pour a 1/5 inch (5mm) depth of sunflower oil into your heavy frying pan. Allow it to heat up well and then fry about a teaspoonful of the turkey mix in it. Remove, let cool a little and then taste. Adjust the amount of salt and pepper in the uncooked mixture to your liking.
  • With wet hands, shape the turkey mix into balls, about the size of golf balls. Cook them in small batches in the hot oil, turning them around in the pan until they are golden brown allover. Transfer to an oven tray, place in the oven at 400°F and cook for about 5 minutes. When you press one with your finger, the meat should bounce back. If unsure, break one open to check that it is cooked inside. Serve hot or warm, with the pepper sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 554.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 22.3

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND TANGY MEATBALLS RECIPE



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These Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Meatballs only have 3 simple ingredients. Throw them in your crock pot and serve them over a rice as a main dish or eat them with toothpicks as a quick appetizer.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 5h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces chili sauce
16 ounces grape jelly
2 pounds frozen meatballs

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine jelly and chili sauce in a crock pot and stir until smooth. Heat the mixture if needed to combine.
  • Add meatballs and set temperature to low. Cook for 2-5 hours on low.
  • Serve over rice for a main dish or with toothpicks for an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 651 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET & SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Decorating with the winter fruit pomegranate is an old holiday tradition, but few people know what to do with them afterward. Here is a great potluck or buffet recipe for Christmas parties that's seasonal, easy and delicious. -Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 pounds ground turkey
1 jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bottle (8 ounces) taco sauce
1/2 cup pomegranate juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Pulse bacon, covered, in a food processor until finely chopped. Combine egg, bread crumbs, cilantro, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey and bacon over egg mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine preserves, tomatoes, taco sauce and juice. Stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on high until a thermometer inserted into several meatballs reads 165°, about 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ground turkey. If you can't find ground turkey, you can use ground chicken or beef.
  • Be sure to season the meatballs well. The spices in this recipe are just a suggestion, so feel free to adjust them to your taste.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can cook the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • The meatballs are done cooking when they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include marinara sauce, teriyaki sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

These sweet and spicy turkey meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover turkey. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give these meatballs a try!

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