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4.78 from 9 votes

Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS

  • 1.25 lb 99% fat-free, ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (use Ian's brand for gluten free)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 8 ounces diced pineapple, fresh or frozen (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for some heat)
  • optional garnish: green onion and sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Place all meatballs ingredients, except for onion and garlic, in a medium-sized bowl.
  • In a food processor or immersion blender cup, chop onion and garlic until fine. If you don't have this equipment, chop very finely with a knife. Add to the meatball mixture.
  • Mix until just combined (don't overmix--the meatball will be tough). Form into 24 balls, about one heaping tablespoon each. You could use a cookie scoop and place them on a cookie sheet, or use a mini muffin tin sprayed generously with cooking spray to portion them out.
  • Broil meatballs for 10 minutes.
  • While meatballs cook, add all teriyaki sauce ingredients to the same food processor or immersion blender cup. Blend until smooth.

IF USING THE STOVE TOP METHOD

  • Add the sauce and cooked meatballs to a large pot. Bring to a boil and return to a low simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Make sure you are flipping meatballs to coat with the sauce as it reduces.

IF USING SLOW COOKER METHOD

  • Add sauce and meatballs to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. The sauce will also thicken as it cools.

Notes

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WW Green SmartPoints: 1 SP for up to 2 meatballs; 3 SP for up to 6 meatballs. 
WW Blue SmartPoints: 0 SP for up to 2 meatballs; 1 SP for up to 6 meatballs. 
WW Purple SmartPoints: 0 SP for up to 2 meatballs; 1 SP for up to 6 meatballs.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal