Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs w Zucchini

Name: Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs w Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey meat; 1 lb ground pork meat; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 4 cloves garlic, minced thinly; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red crushed chili pepper flakes, optional; 2 Tbsp hot sauce; salt and black pepper; 5 Tbsp butter,; 2 crumble bouillon cube; 32 oz tomato sauce; juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 tsp Curry powder; salt and pepper; 7 zucchinis, coin cut and roasted; 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro or parsley; 1 can black beans; 3 cups rice or bulgur wheat; creole seasoning

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

This recipe is great for those who are meatball lovers.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:59:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories928 kcal (46%)

Total Fat39.7 g (57%)

Carbs97.8 g (38%)

Sugars10.4 g (12%)

Protein46.3 g (93%)

Sodium1679.7 mg (84%)

Fiber9.3 g (33%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Cook rice and beans in an instant pot or stovetop with seasoning.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine ground turkey and pork meat with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, cheese, and all other ingredients for meatballs.

Step 3

Mix everything together and form medium size meatballs (1 1/4 in diameter).

Step 4

In a cast iron pan heat up 2 Tbsp of olive oil on medium-high heat. Brown all sides of the meatballs and set them aside.

Step 5

Next season coin zucchinis with oil salt and pepper. Rost in the oven or on the stovetop for a few minutes.

Step 6

On medium-high heat, heat up a large cast iron pan with 5 Tbsp of butter. When the butter starts sizzling mix in the bullion cubs.

Step 7

Pour in the tomato sauce and mix for 30 seconds. Squeeze in lemon juice, pour in beef broth, and add curry powder, salt, and pepper. Then place meatballs in the sauce, turn the heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 8

After 3 minutes followed in zucchini, and garnish with cilantro.

Step 9

Serve over cooked rice and beans or my fire bulgur wheat recipe, Bon appétit!