ALBONDIGAS DE PAVO (SPANISH-STYLE TURKEY MEATBALLS)

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How to make Albondigas de Pavo (Spanish-Style Turkey Meatballs)

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. Sauté 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.

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