Sweet and Zesty Turkey Meatballs

Use that grape jelly in the pantry for more than just PB & Js! You'd be surprised at the flavour it adds to these sweet and zesty turkey meatballs! 

Ingredients:

l lb ground turkey or chicken

1/4 cup shredded onion

1/4 cup + 2 tbsps bread crumbs

1/2 tsp dry thyme

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1 egg

Sauce:

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

1/2 cup grape jelly

2 medium bell peppers, cut in 1" squares

3/4 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned

1/4 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)

Combine the turkey or chicken, onion, bread crumbs, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper and egg. Form into 1 1/2" balls and place on a baking sheet. Cook in a 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes.

In a large saucepan bring the sweet chili sauce, grape jelly and juice to a boil on medium heat. Add the peppers and pineapple chunks, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer together for another 5 minutes.

Makes 12 meatballs

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