Turkey And Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) Recipe

Name: Turkey And Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat; 1 cup packed, cooked white long grain rice; 3 cloves crushed garlic; 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sauce:; 2 1/2 cups prepared tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed; 1/3 cup creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound ground turkey thigh meat
1 cup packed, cooked white long grain rice
3 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
1 large egg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
2 1/2 cups prepared tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and oil the surface lightly.
2
Mix ground turkey, cooked rice, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, paprika, cumin, pepper, oregano, cayenne, and olive together in a bowl using a fork. Portion mixture with a small scoop (between 1/4 and 1/3 cup) and place on prepared foil-lined baking sheet. Use your (wet) hands to form into round meatballs. Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
3
Pour chicken broth and prepared tomato sauce in a saucepan. Whisk in creme fraiche, sherry vinegar, and paprika. Transfer meatballs to tomato sauce. Set heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 60 to 90 minutes. If sauce gets too thick, add a splash or 2 of broth or water. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat, 1 cup packed, cooked white long grain rice, 3 cloves crushed garlic, 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Turkey And Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey And Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)

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