Paleo Turkey Meatballs with Marinara
April 03, 2019
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These paleo turkey meatballs are moist, tender, and incredibly flavorful. The entire family with love with paleo and Whole30 compliant ground turkey recipe!
Ingredients
Paleo Marinara Sauce
3 tbsp ghee divided
1/2 white onion diced to 1/2"
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Paleo Ground Turkey Meatballs
1/2 white onion coarsely chopped
1/2 c. loosely packed parsley
2 cloves garlic smashed
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp sea or kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
pinch dried oregano
pinch red pepper flakes
2 lb ground dark meat turkey
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp ghee
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350*.
Start the marinara sauce. Place a saucepan over medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp ghee and heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5-6 minutes.
Add the garlic and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant, an additional 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste, and stir until incorporated into the onions and garlic.
Add the tomatoes and the last two tablespoons of ghee and stir until the ghee is melted into the sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low. Cover and simmer over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is deep red in color, 25-30 minutes. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat.