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Grain Free Instant Pot Asian Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

May 20, 2018 by predominantlypaleo 12 Comments

 

Want to excite your tastebuds a bit? Try these Grain Free Asian Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs as an appetizer or main course! Slow cooker or Instant Pot makes this even easier!


Grain Free Instant Pot Asian Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

Truth be told, I tried to make this a one-potter and it was a no go. I wanted that sauce to have that glazed effect and while you know I love me an IP one-stop-shot, you’ll have to actually lift two fingers instead of one for this recipe. Don’t be skeered, you could still pull it off half-asleep so I think we’re good. 

Ultimately, there are days I’d love nothing more than to wiggle my nose and have dinner be ready. And then there are days I really enjoy the act of preparing dinner or baking from scratch. We’ll call these as close to nose-wiggling prep as you can get, which I think we’ll have to agree is pretty great. Unless you hate noses. Or wiggling. 

Grain Free Instant Pot Asian Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

I’ve been thinking about this recipe for awhile because I used to be obsessed with Sweet and Sour Chicken Chinese takeout. The deeper the fry, the better. And I’ve really wanted to make a delicious glazed sauce like that (or like duck sauce for egg rolls omg!), but I wanted to be sure I could pull it off the “right” way. After a few fails (3 to be exact), I was finally able to make a sweet and sour sauce that is sweetened only with fruit and honey and has just the right amount of tart and sweet. 

I’m pretty sure I’ll be making this sauce for other dishes as well so keep your eyes out (hello chicken wings), but in the meantime, why not try these Asian Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs for your next party or weeknight dinner over rice. Yes cauli rice works well too, but you know I have feelings about that. 

Grain Free Instant Pot Asian Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs

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Grain Free Asian Sweet and Sour Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs

Grain Free Instant Pot Asian Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
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  • Author: Jennifer Robins

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1/2 cup 100% pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup beef, chicken, or turkey broth
  • 2 pounds ground turkey (chicken also works)
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch (use more if your meat is extra wet or has higher fat content)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grass fed gelatin (not collagen)

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup 100% fruit Apricot jelly (I used non-GMO Polaner All Fruit)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons 100% pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon high quality or my Homemade Ketchup recipe
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch garlic powder

Instructions

  1. To make the meatballs, pour the broth and juice into your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
  2. Now assemble the meatballs by combining all remaining meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl, making sure to combine them thoroughly
  3. I made larger meatballs so mine would not be stacked in the Instant Pot since I did a slow cook setting
  4. Now place the meatballs into the broth/juice mixture and press the “Slow Cook” option. I cooked them at the IP “Normal” slow cook setting for 3 hours and they were cooked through. You can also use a traditional slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. If you prefer to cook them under pressure, secure the lid, press the “Pressure Cook/Manual” button and cook on high for 15 minutes
  5. When the meatballs are close to done or finished, combine your sauce ingredients over low/medium heat in a saucepan and whisk them together
  6. Let them come to a simmer for a minute or two and then remove from heat. It doesn’t take long for the sauce to thicken and will thicken more once it cools
  7. Serve with toasted sesame seeds and minced green onion or chives

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GRAIN FREE INSTANT POT ASIAN SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Comments

  1. ellen says

    May 25, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    What if you don’t use Instapot?

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    • predominantlypaleo says

      May 25, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Use the slow cooker instructions.

      Reply
      • Ellen says

        May 27, 2018 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks but believe it or not I don’t have a slow cooker either. Do you think recipe will work in oven on baking tray or in fry pan too?

        Reply
        • predominantlypaleo says

          May 27, 2018 at 8:15 pm

          Yes you could make the meatballs in a skillet (saute in oil until cooked through) and then make your sauce in a separate sauce pan.

          Reply
        • Kandice says

          May 24, 2020 at 10:50 pm

          I have had success cooking the meatballs in the oven – eliminate the juice & broth, only add if needed to combine meat & seasonings. We cook at 400 F for about 20-30 min. I use a thermometer to check temp. Should be 165 for poultry

          5.0 rating

          ★★★★★

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          • predominantlypaleo says

            May 25, 2020 at 3:23 pm

            Great!!!

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After being gluten free for 4 years, and having a multitude of chronic health issues, she realized there was still too much processed “food” in her pantry and change was needed. Jennifer began feeding her family more meals from WHOLE foods and less from boxes. Her recipes are predominantly paleo, meaning they are free of grain, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, but make allowances for a few treats and sweets. She believes food can be medicine when used appropriately and that a few changes now can equate to huge benefits later. Healthy food does not need to be flavorless and void of personality, which she aims to accomplish through her many recipes.

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