Chelles Famous Turkey Meatballs Recipe Foodcom

CHELLE'S FAMOUS TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey and eggs until thoroughly mixed.
• Add seasonings to suit your taste. I tend to be fairly heavy handed,especially with garlic and black pepper. ;) Mix completely.
• Add cheese and bread crumbs. *If mixture is still too moist, feel free to add more bread crumbs until desired consistency is achieved.
• Roll into large, walnut sized balls and set aside.
• In a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs until golden brown, turning so that each side is browned. (Hint- a screen is helpful since the oil may pop and splatter like bacon).
• Serving tip: My family likes these plain, with Contadina sweet and sour sauce (doctored up) on brown rice, in a marinara over your favorite pasta, slice in half on French rolls with marinara and cheese for a great meatball sandwich, in Swedish meatballs, in a BBQ sauce or anything for a party, you name it! They do freeze well too. Enjoy! ;).

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH FIRE-ROASTED GREEN CHILES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Over an open flame, roast the hatch, poblano, serrano and Anaheim chile peppers. Roast until the skins are charred and black all over, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chiles from the flame and immediately place in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside and allow to steam for 8 to 10 minutes. Once the peppers have cooled, scrape away and discard the charred skin, then remove the stems and seeds. Finely dice the flesh and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the milk and panko and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne, panko-milk mixture and diced peppers. Mix all the ingredients together. Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 3 ounces each. Evenly space the meatballs on a baking sheet and place into the oven. Bake until firm and browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Place the meatballs on a large platter, garnish with cilantro and serve.

CLASSIC ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, ketchup if using, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Using a wooden spoon, stir to blend. Add the ground turkey and sausage meat. Using fingers, gently mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (22 to 24 meatballs). Place the meatballs on a heavy nonstick baking sheet, spacing apart. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until cooked through, 15 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet with 2-inch-high sides over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the basil, the fennel, oregano and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup basil. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until the meatballs are heated through, about 10 minutes. Thin the sauce with chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed.
• Serve with grated Parmesan alongside.

CHELLE'S FAMOUS SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine red and green pepper, if desired, in pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
• Add meatballs (precooked, see recipe #196018), sauce, and all canned veggies to a large pot or in crockpot.
• Cook on medium high heat for 30 minutes stirring often, (high crockpot) or until meatballs have warmed through.
• Serve over steamed brown rice.
• Enjoy!

TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In slow cooker, combine onion soup mix with enough water to fill slow cooker halfway. Set slow cooker to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until soup boils.
• Meanwhile, to make meatballs: In a large bowl combine turkey with rice and flavoring mix and mix together; then add egg beat and mix well. Form mixture into 2 inch balls and brown in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Once soup is boiling, add browned meatballs to slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on medium setting, 6 hours on low setting.

TURKISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix meat, bread crumbs, Parmesan, eggs, dry seasonings and half the chopped fresh herbs just until blended.
• Shape into 48 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter.
• Place on foil-covered rimmed baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 13 to 15 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, mix yogurt, feta cheese and remaining fresh herbs until blended.
• Serve meatballs with the yogurt mixture.