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Recipe 030d4652b4

Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

These delicious turkey meatballs are coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with grape jelly and chili sauce, perfect for holiday parties or as a quick family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup finely minced yellow onion
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for coating
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 jar grape jelly (12 oz)
  • 1 bottle chili sauce (12 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for about 15 minutes until very tender but not browned. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a food processor, combine the cooked and cooled onions, ground turkey, softened butter, seasonings, breadcrumbs, and egg. Process until well combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and roll them lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the browned meatballs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes until fully cooked.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce. Heat over medium heat until the jelly has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the meatballs evenly.
  • Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
Keyword Appetizer, Easy Weeknight Dinners, High Protein Meals, Holiday Appetizer, Turkey Meatballs
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