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Place the bulgur and water in a small saucepan. Cover securely with a lid, and set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat until the water is just simmering. Simmer until all the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and fluff the bulgur with a fork.
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Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion. Sauté until translucent and lightly browned, 5-6 minutes.
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Sriracha-Bulgur Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl. Add the ground turkey, egg, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cooked bulgur. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Remove the meat mixture from the refrigerator. Using a spoon and clean hands, shape the mixture into 42 meatballs, using about 2 tablespoons for each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 14-16 minutes. While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce.
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Sriracha-Bulgur Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
In a large saucepan, whisk together the grape fruit spread, ketchup, and sriracha. Set the pan over medium-low heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Once the sauce is simmering, carefully add the baked meatballs to the pan. Stir gently to evenly coat them in sauce, then remove from heat.
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Step 10 of 10
Sriracha-Bulgur Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
Garnish with chopped scallions if desired, and serve immediately.
