Foryoueats: Turkey And Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)

Foryoueats: Turkey And Rice Meatballs (Albondigas)

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This turkey and rice meatball recipe, known as albondigas, features juicy meatballs made with ground turkey thigh meat, cooked long grain rice, and aromatic seasonings. The meatballs are simmered in...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat
  • 1 cup packed, cooked white long grain rice
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sauce:
  • 2 ½ cups prepared tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed
  • ⅓ cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

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