These turkey meatballs are a improbable various to a typical beef recipe that you just might need made prior to now. The sauce pairs fantastically with the savoriness of the meatballs, in addition to any rooster or fish recipe that you just might need as nicely. As an individual with sort 1 diabetes, I’ve discovered these recipes are well-rounded and pleasant with out spiking my blood sugar. At the identical time, it’s extremely satiating and can maintain nicely for as much as 5 days if you happen to’re craving leftovers or doing meal prep!
Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Vodka Sauce
These turkey meatballs are a improbable various to a typical beef recipe that you just might need made prior to now.
Ingredients
Chef Paul’s Creamy Vodka Sauce
- 1 yellow onion medium
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 giant cans tomato sauce 46 oz. whole
- 3 tbsp sugar or sugar substitute (Stevia or Monkfruit)
- 1 tbsp rooster base
- 1/2 to three/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh floor black pepper
- Salt and pink pepper flake to style
- 1/2 cup sherry optionally available
- 1/4 cup chopped basil or parsley optionally available
Chef Paul’s Turkey Meatballs
- 1.5 kilos floor turkey
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup diced basil or chives
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup GF or common panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg giant, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. cracked pepper contemporary
- Red pepper flakes a pinch
- 1/2 tsp. oregano dried
- Salt to style 1-2 tsp.
- Olive oil
Instructions
Chef Paul’s Creamy Vodka Sauce
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Dice the onion and sauté in butter till translucent.
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Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir.
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Add sugar and rooster base and stir till combined.
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Add plenty of contemporary cracked pepper (1-2 tablespoons).
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Add sherry and cream if desired and stir till a low boil and switch off the warmth
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Add basil and parsley if desired and simmer for 10-Quarter-hour and luxuriate in!
Chef Paul’s Turkey Meatballs
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In a big bowl, mix cheese, panko, onion, pink pepper, basil, garlic, salt, crushed egg.
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Add floor turkey and blend nicely. Form into 2 oz. (golf ball dimension) meatballs and let sit for 1-2 hours for finest taste (that is optionally available).
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Heat olive oil in pan or iron skillet and brown turkey meatballs on 2-3 sides and put aside. (Do this in teams as to not crowd the pan)
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Add seared meatballs to Chef Paul’s Vodka Sauce or marinara and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Serve with contemporary grated parmesan and pasta of alternative (or simply eat by themselves as a result of they’re scrumptious and wholesome!)
Recipe Notes
Nutritional Facts for the Vodka Sauce:
- Serving dimension: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 90.3
- Calories from fats: 54
- Total fats: 6g
- Saturated fats: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg (12%)
- Sodium: 429.4mg (18%)
- Total carbohydrate: 8g
- Net carbs: 6.1g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 2g
Nutritional Facts for the Turkey Meatballs
- Serving dimension: 3 items (85g)
- Calories: 140
- Calories from fats: 80
- Total fats: 9g (14%)
- Saturated fats: 2.5g (12%)
- Cholesterol: 35mg (12%)
- Sodium: 610mg (26%)
- Total carbohydrate: 5g (2%)
- Dietary fiber: 2g (7%)
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 14g
Please observe that the dietary data might fluctuate relying on the precise manufacturers of merchandise used. We encourage everybody to test particular product labels in calculating the precise dietary data.
