Turkey Meat Balls With Rice Or Egg Noodles Recipe

Name: Turkey Meat Balls With Rice Or Egg Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 lb. ground turkey; 1 1/4 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices); 1/2 c. finely chopped onion; 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp. crumbled leaf tarragon; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3/4 tsp. grated lemon rind; 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 c. chicken broth; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 lb. ground turkey
1 1/4 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices)
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. crumbled leaf tarragon
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 c. chicken broth
3 Tbsp. lemon juice

1
Combine egg, turkey, crumbs, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, lemon rind and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. With tablespoon, shape into 40 balls.
2
Brown half of meat balls in 2 1/2 tablespoons oil in large skillet 6 minutes.
3
Remove to platter.
4
Brown remainder.
5
Saute mushrooms in remaining oil in skillet 2 minutes; add to meat balls.
6
Add broth, lemon juice, rest of tarragon, salt and pepper to skillet.
7
Boil 1 or 2 minutes.
8
Return meat balls and mushrooms to skillet.
9
Serve over rice or noodles.
10
Add package turkey gravy (optional).

526

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 lb. ground turkey, 1 1/4 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices), 1/2 c. finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meat Balls With Rice Or Egg Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Meat Balls With Rice Or Egg Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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