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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Turkey Meatballs With Guava Sauce (albóndigas De Pavo Con Salsa De Guayaba)

    Turkey Meatballs with Guava Sauce (Albóndigas de Pavo con Salsa de Guayaba)

    Nov 4, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 10 Comments

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    Turkey Meatballs with Guava Sauce (Albóndigas de Pavo con Salsa de Guayaba)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • Olive oil
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • ½ cup shredded onion
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon ketchup
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 cup diced guava paste or bocadillo
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • ¼ cup orange juice

    Instructions
     

    • To make the sauce, place the butter in a sauce pan and sautué onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and cook for about 7 minutes or until guava paste dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Place in a blender and puree until smooth consistency.
    • Place in a glass container until ready to serve.

    Turkey meatballs

    • In a medium bowl mix the turkey with all other ingredients.
    • Form balls and place on a plate. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat.Add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat, allow it to brown for about 3 minutes. Turn meatballs and brown other side. Serve them with the guava sauce on the side.
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    Turkey Meatballs with Guava SaucePin

    Because I love meatballs and have been cooking with ground turkey a lot lately, a couple of weeks ago I decided to make these turkey meatballs for my son. I served them with guava sauce on the side and absolutely loved the combination of the sweet guava sauce with the turkey.

    These turkey meatballs are fun for an appetizer, or a main dish for an easy meal with your favorite vegetables on the side.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Belinda @zomppa

      November 04, 2011 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      I am LOVING these meatballs! And what a great guava sauce.

      Reply
    2. Chris

      November 04, 2011 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Do you use regular bread crumbs or seasoned ones?

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 04, 2011 at 2:30 pm

        5 stars
        Chris- Italian style bread crumbs

        Reply
    3. Cooking gallery

      November 05, 2011 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Wow, this looks and sounds delicious! I've never had anything with Guava sauce, but I can imagine that taste must be fantastic!

      Reply
    4. tasteofbeirut

      November 05, 2011 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I love guava paste but never thought of using it in a sauce, and with meatballs no less! Great dish!

      Reply
    5. Pilar

      November 09, 2011 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      Se ve delicioso, Erica!

      Reply
    6. Andrea

      November 09, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      I made this dish the other day, and could not get enough. I made it again the next night (that is a rarity for me, as I make a different dish every night) and no one complained, but gave it wonderful raves; especially my two youngest (who are SO picky). Thank you for bringing a little of your Colombian home into mine. I too am Colombian, yet raised here and have lost all but my Colombian food cravings. This dish came out wonderful, because I followed all your instructions, you are the best.

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 09, 2011 at 8:46 pm

        5 stars
        Andrea-Thank you for your feedback! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Erica

      November 20, 2011 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      Thank you guys!

      Reply
    8. Melissa

      May 31, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hola Erica!
      Si quisiera hornear estas albondigas a que temperatura lo deberia hacer?

      Gracias!

      Reply

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