APPLE TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Meatballs are always popular and this puts a fall twist on them. They're unique because apples and Dijon mustard are added to the ground turkey. After being baked, the meatballs remain nice and moist. Then they're coated with a light balsamic glaze that gives the turkey meatballs an amazing sweet and tangy flavor, These make a...

Provided by Susie Price

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEATBALLS
1 c Panko bread crumbs
1/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 apples, Granny Smith or Fuji, diced small
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 c onion, sauteed
SAUCE
1 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c maple syrup
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Dice onion and apple.
  • 2. Sauté onion in a small amount of oil till semi-transparent.
  • 3. In a large bowl, mix the onions and diced apple with the remaining meatball ingredients.
  • 4. Form into meatballs using an ice cream scoop with swing lever (makes the perfect size). Place meatballs about 1 inch apart on a large oiled baking pan or cookie sheet.
  • 5. Cook in a 350 F oven for 20-30 min, checking often not to overcook as these will go into the skillet with the sauce for about 5-8 more minutes of cooking.
  • 6. Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • 7. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Look out! the vinegar is pungent!
  • 8. Place meatballs into large skillet.
  • 9. Add sauce.
  • 10. Cook over low heat for 5-8 min. Stir only enough to coat the meatballs or they will want to fall apart. Can just skip this step and use it as a dipping sauce... but they are so good like this!

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