Moroccan Ground Turkey Meatballs Recipes

MOROCCAN GROUND TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Add water to stuffing mix in large bowl; stir just until moistened. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cover rimmed baking sheet with parchment; spray with cooking spray.
• Add turkey, egg, dry seasonings and 1 Tbsp. cilantro to stuffing; mix just until blended.
• Roll into 20 meatballs, each about 1-1/2 inches in diameter; place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 16 to 18 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, heat pasta sauce in small saucepan on medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
• Transfer meatballs to platter; top with pasta sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, chicken broth, apricots, onion and butter in a 7-to-8-quart slow cooker. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon molasses, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pie spice, the lemon juice, 3/4 cup cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cover and set on high.
• Combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, creme fraiche, parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 teaspoons paprika and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Add the cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and mix with a spoon or your hands. Dampen your hands and form the mixture into about 32 meatballs, 1 1/2 inches each. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the slow cooker, nestling them in the sauce. Cover and cook on high, 3 hours.
• Just before serving, drizzle the meatballs with the remaining 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and scallions.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY MEATBALLS (MOROCCAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Mix parsley, onion, & spices with the ground chicken (or turkey). Make sure it is well blended so that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
• Make 1 inch balls flattened to about 1/2 inch thickness.
• Optional: Dip the balls into the flour until coated. (The ones in the picture have been made this way).
• Pour enough oil to just cover the bottom of the frying pan, heat on medium heat.
• Place the balls into the heated oil. Turn frequently so they do not burn on the sides. Cook until they are done all the way through.
• Optional: To eat Moroccan style, use pieces of a thick bread to break off chunks of meatball. Pop into mouth & enjoy. (No utensils).

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• First, make the yogurt sauce: Combine 1 cup of the yogurt, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste in a small bowl. Mix well, and chill until ready to use.
• Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, chicken, panko, egg, parsley, olive oil, sugar, paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly, until incorporated. Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, form meatballs about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, then place them on a plate or sheet pan until ready to use.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/8-inch olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches, flipping occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. (If the meatballs begin browning too quickly or the oil begins smoking, lower the heat.) Transfer the cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
• To serve, spread the yogurt sauce in an even layer on a flat platter. Arrange the meatballs on top, and top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and the pine nuts, if using. Serve hot.

MOROCCAN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CITRUS COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a big bowl, mix the mince, spices, onion and orange zest together really well with your hands. Roll the mixture into about 20 walnut-sized meatballs.
• Put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot chicken stock, cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. add the meatballs and fry, turning often, for about 12 mins until browned all over and cooked through.
• Fluff the couscous up with a fork, stir in the chopped orange, coriander and some seasoning. Pile onto plates and serve with the meatballs.