TURKEY BALLS & PEPPER SAUCE

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The people I work for gave this recipe to me, I am not a huge fan of ground turkey but boy did this recipe change my mind! For saucier meatballs spoon over after cooking instead of before. Serve this over rice or pasta.

Provided by Julia Lynn

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 small apple, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped thyme, fresh
salt and pepper, to taste
flour, for coating
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 red peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon tomato puree
3 tablespoons chopped basil, fresh
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • For red pepper sauce: heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the shallots and red peppers, and saute until soft.
  • Stir in remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly then transfer to your blender and blend until smooth.
  • For the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350. Mix together all ingredients for the meatballs, seasoning to taste.
  • Form the mixture into about 24 walnut sized balls.
  • Spread the flour onto a plate and coat the meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meatballs, and saute until they are golden all over.
  • Transfer meatballs to a casserole and pour pepper sauce on top. (If looking for more sauce, like me, pour warm sauce on after baking instead of before. Add some chicken stock to the pan so balls wont dry out.) Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Enjoy!

Ntombizanana Naki
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The turkey balls were a hit with the kids, and the pepper sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet for the adults. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mamun Sheik
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this dish was really good! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rachael Crockett
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The turkey balls were delicious and the pepper sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.


Monuwar Husen4444
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Samke Madlala
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Osaghae Angela
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The turkey balls were delicious and the pepper sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was a hit with my family! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Olatunji Ayoola
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I loved this recipe! The turkey balls were so flavorful and the pepper sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ameerkhan 5817
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This was a great recipe! The turkey balls were easy to make and the pepper sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Roxanne Tutton
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Alexandra Hernandez
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey balls were flavorful and moist, and the pepper sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Abiral Magar
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I was looking for a new turkey recipe and this one did not disappoint! The turkey balls were juicy and tender, and the pepper sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. I will definitely be making this dish again.


RiFa RiFa
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Alex John
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The turkey balls were surprisingly flavorful and the pepper sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Meera Thapa
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey balls were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The pepper sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Leaton Femboy
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the turkey balls and the pepper sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaworu Ikari Von-Einzbern
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This dish was a hit! The turkey balls were moist and flavorful, and the pepper sauce had just the right amount of heat. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.