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Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 180
  • Total Time: 210

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 10-ounce jar Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 14-ounce can pineapple chunks in 100% juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, panko, salt, pepper, and garlic until well mixed.
  2. Using a tablespoon, scoop out turkey mix and gently roll into mini meatballs with your hands. They should be about 1-inch in diameter.
  3. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. When ready to cook, combine frozen meatballs, chili sauce, and pineapple chucks WITH juice in your slow cooker and mix to combine.
  5. Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours. Stir occasionally.

Notes

  • If you do not freeze your meatballs before hand, you can bake them at 350 for 15 minutes. Then add them to the slow cooker with sauce and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8