Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs

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Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs

1 to 1 ½ lbs ground turkey(I used a 20 oz package of 97% leanHoneysuckle White ground turkey)2 egg whites½ of a red or green pepper, finelyminced½ medium onion, finely minced¼ tsp each salt, pepper, garlicpowder, onion powder1 Tblsp dry parsley flakes1/4- ½ cup GF bread crumbsCanola oil

1 medium onion, cut in strips1 bell pepper, cut in strips1 clove garlic, chopped1 15 oz can chopped tomatoes1 can water1 Tblsp GF Worcestershire sauce1 envelope Herb ox sodium free beefbouillon

Mix turkey, egg whites, minced onionand pepper, seasonings and bread crumbs. Shape into balls (makesabout 12 large meatballs). Heat a small amount of Canola oil in alarge pan such as a dutch oven. Brown 4 meatballs at a time, removingafter each batch. (At this point you may choose to freezesome of the partially cooked balls for later use. They can be droppedinto sauces and stews and cooked.)When all twelve are browned add theonion and pepper strips, garlic and any more canola oil if needed.Cook until softened and lightly browned. Drain off any fat. Add the meatballs, tomatoes, water,Worchestershire sauce and bouillon. You may substitute GF beef orchicken stock for the water and bouillon.Simmer, covered for about 20 minutes.Uncover and simmer for 10-15 more minutes until the liquid is reducedand the meatballs are cooked through.Serve with pasta or rice. Sprinkle withParmesan cheese if desired.

Make 12 large meatballs

My antique meatball-maker

Antique Grandma Tools

Antique Ricer

I had to show you my antique meatball maker and then I had to bring out some of my favorite old tools. Some belonged to various grandmas and a couple I picked up at antique malls. I have a nut chopper, biscuit cutter, heavy old spoon and my "chopper-dopper". I have a newer plastic version of a chopper-dopper from Pampered Chef that won't harm teflon pans. The ricer is what I use to make mashed potatoes, cauliflower or potato dumplings. These old utensils can't be replaced by new modern ones.The funny story about the meatball maker is that I bought it at an antique mall. The lady said "Oh this must be a melon baller." I said, "No, it's for making meatballs." (Note the hole for excess to squeeze out and the large size.) She was quite amazed that I was going to make something such as a meatball. Homemade? Homemade? She told me she couldn't cook and they recently had a potluck at work and they told her to just bring the deviled eggs. So she boiled some eggs and drew little horns on them. Haha! She really couldn't cook! Did I mention that she was a hoot. You meet some funny people when you are out antiquing and I'm sure I'm one of them!