CLASSIC ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

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A classic Italian Meatball recipe that I inherited from the restaurant I cooked in years ago. I've swapped ground turkey for the veal and switched to light sour cream to make the dish healthier but the flavor still came out fantastic! These won't fall apart on you - and don't forget to simmer them in your favorite sauce for at...

Provided by Brad Nichols

Categories     Turkey

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb ground lean turkey
1/2 lb sweet italian sausage
1 1/2 c seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c light sour cream
1 egg
2 Tbsp fresh chopped italian parsley
2 tsp oregano, dried
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 clove garlic minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 c olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine everything except Olive Oil in a large mixing bowl and knead ingredients together until well mixed
  • 2. Roll golf ball sized pieces of the mixture in your palms until round and well formed.
  • 3. Heat the Olive Oil on Medium-High Heat in a saute pan
  • 4. Cook the meatballs until brown - about 3 mins in total, turning a couple of times
  • 5. Once cooked - add these to your favorite tomato based sauce for a nice long simmer!! Yum!!

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