Honey Chili Turkey Meatballs

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    • Prep Time
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    • Cook Time
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, chopped onion, chili powder, paprika and black pepper. Season with salt
  3. Leave to rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up
  4. Take out of refrigerator and roll meatballs into 26 bite-size meatballs
  5. In a large ovenproof skillet, put 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil on a medium heat
  6. Place the meatballs in the hot pan. Turn the meatballs until they are brown all over, about 3 minutes
  7. Transfer the skillet into the oven and cook for 5 minutes
  8. Meanwhile whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the Olive Oil
  9. Remove the meatballs from the oven and pour the honey glaze mixture over the meatballs.
  10. Swirl around to cover all meatballs
  11. Put back in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the glaze has reduced and the meatballs are coated and shiny
  12. Serve with a toothpick in each meatball for an easy bite-size snack