Chipotle Tamarind Turkey Meatballs

These Tamarind Chipotle Turkey Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that are sure to impress. The rich and tangy tamarind sauce perfectly complements the tender turkey meatballs. Serve them over mashed potatoes or steamed rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

• 🍋 1 cup of tamarind pulp
• 🌶️ 4 chipotle peppers
• 🧅 ¼ onion
• 🍗 ½ cup of chicken stock
• 🧄 1 garlic clove
• 🧂 1 tsp of salt
• 🧂 1 tsp of black pepper
  For the Meatballs:
• 🦃 1 lb. of ground turkey meat
• 🍚 ½ cup of jasmine or long grain white rice
• 🧅 ¼ onion, small dice
• 🧄 2 minced garlic cloves
• 🧂 1 tsp of salt
• 🧂 1 tsp of black pepper
• 🍗 ½ cup of chicken stock

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:
   • Start by blending the tamarind pulp, chipotle peppers, ¼ onion, chicken stock, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cook the Rice:
   • Cook the jasmine or long grain white rice according to the package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
3. Make the Meatballs:
   • In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey meat, cooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chicken stock. Mix until well combined.
   • Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
4. Cook the Meatballs:
   • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a touch of oil if needed.
   • Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Simmer in Sauce:
   • Pour the tamarind chipotle sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
   • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and have absorbed the sauce flavors.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the Tamarind Chipotle Turkey Meatballs over mashed potatoes or your choice of steamed or white rice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Blender, large bowl, non-stick skillet
Cooking Tips: Ensure the rice is cool before mixing it into the meatball mixture for better texture.

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