Turkey meatballs with rice and peppers in tomato sauce
Description
Turkey breast fillet, as well as minced meat made from it, is considered lean meat and contains almost no fat. To keep dishes made from this minced meat from becoming dry, simmer them in a vegetable sauce based on tomatoes. This will ensure they stay juicy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the round rice thoroughly and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let it cool. Drain off the excess liquid.
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Step 2
Finely chop the green onions. Use colorful bell peppers, two halves, and dice them into small cubes.
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Step 3
Sauté the vegetables slightly in a spoonful of butter until softened. Let cool.
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Step 4
Slice the onion thinly and lightly sauté in the remaining olive oil until golden. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste. You can use whole tomatoes in their own juice, crushing them together with the liquid.
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Step 5
Mix the ground turkey, stewed vegetables, and prepared rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle in a little Italian herb seasoning. Knead the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and slightly sticky.
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Step 6
With wet hands, roll into 6 large meatballs.
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Step 7
Place the meatballs in a heatproof dish and put in the oven. Bake at 200 degrees until a light golden crust forms.
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Step 8
Remove the dish from the oven and pour the sauce over the meatballs.
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Step 9
Bake until cooked, reducing the temperature to 160 degrees. If the baking dish is too large and the meatballs are not completely covered with sauce, baste them occasionally.
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Step 10
Serve the meatballs hot. You can easily skip the side dish and serve fresh vegetables or a light vegetable salad instead.