CURRIED TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Provided by Heidi Hoerman

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 2 c panko bread crumbs
2 1/2 lb ground turkey
2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger or minced candied ginger
2 Tbsp minced fresh or roasted garlic
1/2 medium onion, minced
1/3 c chopped blanched almonds
1 medium minced cubanelle pepper or other pepper to taste. if you use a hot pepper wear gloves when you mix the meat and shape the balls.
2 eggs
1/3 c plain bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp curry powder

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Put the panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish and set aside for coating the meatballs.
3. In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients with your hands until all are well distributed.
4. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Make 1 1/2 to 2 inch oblong meatballs by rolling spoonfuls of meat in your hands.
6. Roll each meatball in the panko bread crumbs to coat and place on the lined baking sheets, leaving at least 1/4 inch between each meatball.
7. Bake 40 to 55 minutes or until they are cooked through and lightly browned on the outside. To be safe, check with an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure they've reached 170F internal temperature.
8. Allow to cool. Eat some now and freeze the rest. Enjoy!