Apple, Ground Turkey Balls
From: Margot, Loretteville, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] ground uncooked turkey
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] fine dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] freshly minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1 cup [250 mL] chicken broth
  • 1 cup [250 mL] apple juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] ground pepper
  • 3 cups [750 mL] small broccoli flowerets
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] cold water
  • 1 red apple
  • 4 cups [1 L] boiled egg noodles
  • Into a bowl, thoroughly mix together ground turkey, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, onion dices, minced parsley, salt and 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] curry powder.
  • Shape into 3/4-inch [2-cm] balls.
  • Into a large frypan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat; brown turkey balls in hot oil, turning often.
  • Lower heat, pour in chicken broth and apple juice; mix in pepper, broccoli flowerets and remaining 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] curry powder.
  • Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until broccoli is soft but still crunchy.
  • Mix together cornstarch and cold water; mix into turkey balls mixture.
  • Cut unpeeled apple into pieces; mix into mixture.
  • Cook, stirring, until thick.
  • Mix into boiled egg noodles.