These flavorful turkey meatballs are made with a little lemon, along with ground turkey. Feel free to use lean ground beef instead of the turkey. The meatballs are finished with a lemon and yogurt dill sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 cup whole bran cereal, crushed, or corn flake crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 large carrot, finely shredded
- 2 pounds ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 cups chicken broth (could use a bit less)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp dill weed
Preparation:
In a mixing bowl combine egg, cereal, Worcestershire sauce & lemon peel. Add turkey and shredded carrot. Mix well and shape into small meatballs; brown meatballs in large skillet. Transfer meatballs to slow cooke; add broth and cook on HIGH for about 2 to 3 hours. Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl combine cornstarch, yogurt, lemon juice & dill. When meatballs are done, reserve broth in crock and transfer meatballs to a serving dish; cover and keep warm. Add yogurt mixture to crock, cook and stir until broth is thickened. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Pour over meatballs. This is wonderful with rice or egg noodles.
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