Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)

Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)
  • 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat
  • 1 cup packed, cooked white long grain rice
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sauce:
  • 2 1/2 cups prepared tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed
  • 1/3 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste


  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and oil the surface lightly.
  2. Mix ground turkey, cooked rice, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, paprika, cumin, pepper, oregano, cayenne, and olive together in a bowl using a fork. Portion mixture with a small scoop (between 1/4 and 1/3 cup) and place on prepared foil-lined baking sheet. Use your (wet) hands to form into round meatballs. Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
  3. Pour chicken broth and prepared tomato sauce in a saucepan. Whisk in creme fraiche, sherry vinegar, and paprika. Transfer meatballs to tomato sauce. Set heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 60 to 90 minutes. If sauce gets too thick, add a splash or 2 of broth or water. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.

05/24/2018
Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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