ALBONDIGAS DE PAVO (SPANISH-STYLE TURKEY MEATBALLS)

Albondigas de Pavo (Spanish-Style Turkey Meatballs) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
2 shallots, diced
6 cloves garlic, diced
2 teaspoons Nyora chilis, finely ground
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and white pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, diced
Sofrito (Smoky Tomato Sauce):
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, medium dice
1/4 cup diced garlic
2 tablespoons dried thyme
One 32-ounce can plum tomatoes
1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers, preferably piquillos
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons diced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons smokey Spanish paprika

Steps:

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients together. Using a number 16 scoop (2 ounces) or by hand, shape into 2-inch balls and place on lightly greased sheet pans.
Roast for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove from oven and hold for service.
To make the sauce, heat the oil in a medium stockpot. SautÃ© onions in oil until caramelized, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes.
Add garlic and thyme and cook only until garlic is fragrant. Season mixture with salt and pepper; stirring often, cook another 5 minutes over a low heat.
Stir in tomatoes and diced red peppers. Cook for another 45 minutes over a low heat stirring often. Add remaining ingredients.