Turkey Balls & Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey Balls & Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Turkey Meatballs; 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; Red Pepper Sauce; 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

Servings: persons

Turkey Meatballs
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
Red Pepper Sauce
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

1
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.
2
Stir in remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly then transfer to your blender and blend until smooth.
4
For the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350. Mix together all ingredients for the meatballs, seasoning to taste.
5
Form the mixture into about 24 walnut sized balls.
6
Spread the flour onto a plate and coat the meatballs.
7
Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meatballs, and saute until they are golden all over.
8
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!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Turkey Meatballs, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, 1 small apple, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Turkey Balls & Pepper Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Balls & Pepper Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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