Turkey Balls & Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small apple, peeled and grated
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, fresh
• salt and pepper, to taste
• flour, for coating
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

Red Pepper Sauce

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 red peppers, chopped
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• 3 tablespoons chopped basil, fresh
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   For red pepper sauce: heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the shallots and red peppers, and saute until soft.

2. 2

   Stir in remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly then transfer to your blender and blend until smooth.

4. 4

   For the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350. Mix together all ingredients for the meatballs, seasoning to taste.

5. 5

   Form the mixture into about 24 walnut sized balls.

6. 6

   Spread the flour onto a plate and coat the meatballs.

7. 7

   Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meatballs, and saute until they are golden all over.

8. 8

   Transfer meatballs to a casserole and pour pepper sauce on top. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Enjoy!