Italian Meatballs #2

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, cut in 1-inch strips
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
• Meatballs:
• 1 pound ground turkey breast meat
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried basil
• 1/2 cup crackers, processed to fine crumbs
• 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 egg whites
• Dash white pepper, optional

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sauce ingredients in large skillet, bring to a boil and simmer gently, uncovered, 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.

Combine meatball ingredients and shape into 1-inch balls. Place immediately into simmering sauce. Cover partially and simmer gently 15-20 minutes, until meat is no longer pink inside, turning meatballs during cooking until evenly browned.