Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)

Name: Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat; 1 cup packed, cooked white long grain rice; 3 cloves crushed garlic; 0.25 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2.5 cups prepared tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed; 0.33333334326744 cup creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:2h

Chef John's meatballs contain cooked rice along with ground turkey, making them especially tender and moist. They're simmered in an easy tomato sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:46:01 GMT