Dynamite Turkey Meatballs with Firecracker Dipping Sauce
A healthy and tasty twist on your traditional meatballs. These meatballs pack a punch! Dip them in this amazing firecracker dipping sauce, sit back and enjoy the show. You’ll want to make a big batch of the sauce and dip. everything. in. it.
Dynamite Turkey Meatballs with Firecracker Dipping Sauce
2015-01-17 19:05:40
Serves 3
Jam packed turkey meatballs with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
30 min
For the firecracker dipping sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp hot pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
For the dynamite turkey meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ small onion, minced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ jalapeño, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- sesame seeds to garnish
To make the firecracker dipping sauce
- Combine honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, hot pepper flakes, salt, arrowroot powder and minced garlic in a small saucepan and stir.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and add the tomato paste.
- Simmer for 5 minutes while stirring constantly then cool.
To make the dynamite turkey meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix together ground turkey, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form into small round balls and place each meatball side by side in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with firecracker dipping sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
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