Transform dinner time with these irresistibly flavorful Sweet Sour Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs! This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender, homemade turkey meatballs with a tangy, sweet-and-sour sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. This dish is perfect for family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Prep is a breeze with just 20 minutes of hands-on time before your crock pot takes over, allowing the flavors to meld and the turkey meatballs to become juicy and tender over four hours of slow cooking. Serve these meatballs hot atop steamed rice for a satisfying main dish, or pile them onto toothpicks for the ultimate finger food. Packed with protein and a delightful balance of savory and sweet, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings!
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Using clean hands, form the mixture into small, even-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter). Set aside.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice until smooth. This will be your sweet and sour sauce.
In a small cup, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sweet and sour sauce mixture. Set aside.
Lightly grease the crock pot with non-stick spray or a small amount of oil.
Place the turkey meatballs in the crock pot, arranging them in a single layer as much as possible.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the meatballs, making sure they are all coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 4 hours, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and tender.
Once done, gently stir the meatballs to coat them evenly with the sauce. Serve hot as an appetizer or over steamed rice for a main dish.
Serving size | (1126.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1577.5 |
Total Fat 42.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g | |
Cholesterol 518.0mg | 0% |
Sodium 4614.3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 200.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 133.7g | |
Protein 102.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 48IU | 0% |
Calcium 155.0mg | 0% |
Iron 9.2mg | 0% |
Potassium 484.4mg | 0% |
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