MOROCCAN STYLE TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 1

1 batch 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces; 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 ½teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry; 1 ½ pounds ground turkey; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil;2 tablespoons tomato paste; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse bread in food processor until finely ground, 10 to 15 pulses; transfer bread crumbs to large bowl. Add gelatin, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons cilantro, parsley, 2 teaspoons paprika, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and mix until thoroughly combined. Pulse carrots and anchovies in food processor until carrots are chopped fine, 10 to 15 pulses. Add carrot mixture, turkey, and egg to bowl with bread-crumb mixture and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 16 portions (about 1/4 cup each). Using your hands, roll each portion into ball; transfer meatballs to plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes. 2. Pulse onion in food processor until finely chopped, 10 to 15 pulses. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add meatballs and cook until well browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towel-lined plate, leaving fat in skillet. 3. Add tomato paste, ginger, and onion to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to high; add broth, saffron, ¼ cup cilantro, remaining 1 teaspoon paprika, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; and bring to simmer. Return meatballs to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until meatballs register 160 degrees, 12 to 15 minutes, turning meatballs once. Transfer meatballs to platter, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer sauce until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over meatballs, garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro, and serve over rice.

Tess Ann Campbell
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Not my favorite.


Gretchen Bulusan
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I'll definitely be making these meatballs again.


alisa
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Delicious!


Aminat Bello
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend them.


Tanveer Ahmad Saeed
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them.


She Co
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These meatballs were a bit spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Qamar Chaudhry
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Mya Montgomery
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ayten Osama
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook turkey, and this recipe was a winner. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Shjad Afgan
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These meatballs were a great way to use up leftover turkey. They were also a lot healthier than traditional meatballs.


Annah Freidel
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Meh.


Atlegang Kapari
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs were really dry.


Kibuka Hadadi
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Loved this recipe! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy.


Aida Alk
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Amazing!


Suyaib Shuvo
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ah2235 Khan
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the flavor was amazing.


Ram prasad Dahal
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Alaza Yakin
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey meatballs, but these were surprisingly good. The spices really made them special.


Oliyad Kebede
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success! The kids especially loved them.


Lubos Jakub
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique Moroccan flavors.