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Jalapeno Cranberry Meatballs in a ball.

Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs

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Combine the bold flavors of jalapeños, the tart sweetness of cranberries, and the savory goodness of turkey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 1633 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • ½ cup Panko Crumbs
  • ¼ cup Pickled Jalapeno Slices , finely chopped
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Heinz Chili Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeno Slices , finely chopped
  • 1 cup Jellied Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

Making the meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs. Mix them well until the mixture is smooth.
  • Fill a small bowl with room temperature water. Dipping your fingers in the water will help shape the meatballs. Shape about 24 meatballs of 1 inch in diameter.
  • Place them on the prepared sheet pan and bake them in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes. The center of the meatballs should reach a temperature of at least 165F.

Making the sauce

  • While the meatballs are baking, place a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Drizzle the olive oil in the hot pan and cook the garlic and chopped jalapenos for a couple minutes, in order to release their aromas.
  • Add the cranberry jelly to the skillet, breaking it apart and letting it melt. Once melted, mix in the chili sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Bring everything to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Take the sauce off of the heat and add in the cooked meatballs. Toss them in the sauce to coat.
  • Serve as an appetizer or with mashed potatoes for a more complete meal.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1633kcalCarbohydrates: 214gProtein: 130gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 435mgSodium: 7672mgPotassium: 2876mgFiber: 13gSugar: 145gVitamin A: 3481IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 11mg
Keyword holiday, meatballs, thanksgiving
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