Turkey meatballs
PREPARATION TIME
10-15 mins
COOKING TIME
25 mins
YIELDS
18 medium
NOTES
There are two ways to cook these. You can fry them in oil and/or ghee, or broil them in broth or water
These can be frozen for later
Dairy free, Gluten free, Grain free, Paleo, Keto
INGREDIENTS
1 kg turkey mince
2 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 zucchini, grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp unrefined salt like Celtic Sea or Himalayan
1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee and 1 tbsp olive oil if frying
2 cups bone broth if broiling
2 tsp herbs like tarragon, sage, oregano, thyme
DIRECTIONS
Mix the meat, eggs, vegetables, garlic, salt and herbs well with a potato masher or your hands
If frying, melt the oil or ghee in a large frypan and when heated, place the meatballs in so they’re close together. Brown on both sides, around 5 mins each, and keep turning until cooked, around 25 mins
If broiling, heat the broth and when simmering add in the meatballs close together., bringing back to a gentle simmer. After 12 mins on one side turn and repeat on the other side
Optional, dribble over gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos
Eat hot or cold, or freeze for later. These go well with a tomato sauce