Giant Turkey Meatballs
55 Minutes |
Servings:
8 giant meatballs |
Prep:
15 Minutes |
Cook:
40 Minutes
Giant Turkey Meatballs
55 Minutes
Servings:
8 giant meatballs
Prep:
15 Minutes
Cook:
40 Minutes
Giant Turkey Meatballs
55 Minutes
Servings:
8 giant meatballs
Prep:
15 Minutes
Cook:
40 Minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) Granny’s ground turkey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce
Filling
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Peak of the Market onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) baby spinach
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 3 oz (100 g) smoked Gouda, shredded
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) ground black pepper
Meatballs
- ½ cup (125 mL) breadcrumbs
- 1 Countryside Farm Vita egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) ground black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 350⁰F (190⁰C).
- Sauté onions in olive oil until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Add remaining filling ingredients and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Divide meat mixture into eight balls and press each one flat, about 1/4” thick.
- Add filling to the middle of each and form back into balls making sure all the filling is covered.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
- Top each meatball with a tablespoon of tomato sauce, sprinkle of parsley and parmesan. Return to oven for another 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Tips
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jason Wortzman
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Notes
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jason Wortzman
Copyright © 2020 Exceldor Cooperative
All Rights Reserved