Winter’s coming….
Game of Throners have known this for a while.
But today it feels like it’s here.
There was a crispness in the air. I had to wear a scarf. Hmph.
It makes me want to cook everything I eat in a big old pot so it can simmer away while I change into joggers and a hoodie and settle indoors for the night with a large steaming bowl of whatever it may be.
Meatballs most certainly fit the bill. Meatballs simmering away in sweet and sour sauce?
Oh gawd yes.
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a meatball recipe. Remember our thai turkey meatballs? Hard to forget if you’ve tried them!
Recipe tip: Make two batches of meatballs at once. It only takes an additional 5 minutes to roll them, and they can be baked on a separate tray in the oven at the same time. Freeze your second batch for another recipe later on.
I’m certain you can get away with canned pineapple for this recipe, but fresh really is top notch. Use the rest of your pineapple for snacks throughout the week or toss it with some yogurt and granola for a well balanced breakfast.
I love a good homemade recipe makeover. This puts those bottled sweet and sour sauces to shame, and yay! the first ingredient isn’t sugar.
Enjoy!
Erin
Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
Print recipe| Serves | 5-6 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Website | Adapted from Jan's Sushi Bar blog |
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1lb ground turkey
- 1/2 small yellow onion (minced or finely grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (whole wheat if you can find them)
- 1 Large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 red bell pepper (cut in to 1 inch pieces)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut in to 1 inch pieces)
- 1 Medium carrot (peeled and sliced in to ¼ inch rounds)
- 1/2 red onion (cut in to 1 inch pieces or slices)
- 1/4 fresh pineapple (cut in to 1 inch pieces)
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or 3 Tbsp liquid honey)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Note
Serve 4-5 meatballs per serving. Delicious over whole grain rice and steamed baby bok choy.
Directions
| Meatballs | |
| 1. | Preheat over to 375F. Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix (preferably with your hands!) until just combined. |
| 2. | Roll meatballs in to 1.5 inch rounds and place on a foil (oiled) or parchment lined baking sheet. Baked for 15-18 until lightly browned. |
| Sweet and Sour Sauce | |
| 3. | Heat canola oil over medium heat. Add peppers, carrot and onion and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender and crisp. Add pineapple, tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar (or honey) and stir until combined. Add cooked meatballs and simmer for 3-5 more minuted until vegetables are tender. |
| 4. | In a small bowl, whisk together corn starch and cold water. Add to meatball pot, stir well and simmer for another 2 until sauce is thickened. |
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