Honey Chipotle Turkey Meatballs
July 16, 2012 in chicken
So you know how I keep telling you guys that I suck at cooking dinner these days? Well I’m trying something new. I’m letting the boys each pick out a recipe every week so that they harass me until I eventually cook. I know, novel idea, cooking what my family wants and all. Anyway.
I sat both kids down in front of my Pinterest boards over the weekend and my 2 year old picked out these meatballs. (He also picked out the crinkle fries and corn on the cob. Smart kid.) Honey and chipotle is one of my favorite combinations and I knew it would be a hit with the boys as well. I did worry a little about the heat but I ended up using only 1 1/2 chipotle peppers just to be safe.
They loved the meatballs, of course. Even the baby dug them! This was a quick and easy and definitely something I’ll be making again. My husband is going to love them because they’re pretty similar to his beloved Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers.
One year ago: S’mores Treat
Two years ago: Bruschetta
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the turkey, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to make sure it’s uniformly mixed but be careful not to overmix. Form into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Put a large ovenproof skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once it is shimmering, add the meatballs. Cook until they are browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Move the skillet to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Bake for another 5 minutes (swirling the pan at the halfway point), or until the sauce has reduced to glaze the meatballs and the meatballs are cooked through. Make sure not to overcook!
Oooh, just right recipe – sounds zippy enough not to be another boring meatball! Thanks for sharing.
What a great twist on a classic! Would be great for an appetizer too :) Thanks for sharing!
My kids LOVE meatballs! I’m always looking for a fabulous variation! Thanks!
I love that idea of letting the kidlets pick from your pinterest boards!
I can never get enough s’more recipes! These look awesome!
haha what a funny and great idea! looks like your boy chose a winner because those look delicious and the flavors are the best!
Wow, these look great! I definitely want to try them soon! I love the way you write; honest,and right to the point. I can see how much you love your kids!
Thanks for sharing,
Charlie, 14 year old food blogger
I love that you let the kids pick the ideas from your Pinterest boards, I’d never think of that. Then again, I’ve been terrible about updating my Pinterest boards anyway so they wouldn’t have much to choose from… Anyway, glad you enjoyed these. They’re a favorite here too!
ooo I def want to make these but as a burger!
Just made your recipe tonight. It was a big hit and it’ll go on the regular meal rotation! I baked sliced parsnips in the sauce before adding the meatballs and caramelized some onions to top off the meatballs and they were the perfect vegetables for the dish.
I found these on Pinterest (Martha Stewarts website) I can’t wait to try them.