Cranberry Feta Meatballs Chili (Printable Version)

Tender turkey meatballs blended with feta and cranberries served alongside zesty sweet chili sauce.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
03 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sweet Chili Sauce

11 - 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently mix ground turkey, crumbled feta, chopped cranberries, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until just combined to avoid toughness.
03 - Using heaping tablespoons, shape the mixture into approximately 24 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the exterior.
05 - While the meatballs bake, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, and fresh lime juice in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
06 - Transfer the baked meatballs to a serving platter, drizzle with warm sweet chili sauce or serve the sauce alongside for dipping. Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive twist on classic meatballs
  • Easy party appetizer or main dish
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy, eggs, gluten, and soy
  • Yields approximately 24 meatballs, serving 6–8 as an appetizer
03 -
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them juicy
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired
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