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