Turkey Porcupines
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Recipe Link: http://busycooks.about.com/od/groundchickenandturkey/r/turkeyporcupine.htm
Porcupines are meatballs which contain rice. The rice cooks along
with the meat in a savory tomato sauce. Serve this delicious main
dish over more cooked rice.
Turkey Porcupines
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup water
2, 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
Cook onion in 1 Tbsp. olive oil until tender; let cool for 15 minutes.
In large bowl, combine ground turkey, uncooked rice, cooked onion, salt
and pepper and blend well. Shape into 16 meatballs.
In large skillet, heat olive oil at 350 degrees F. and add meatballs.
Brown carefully, turning gently to cook evenly.
Sprinkle sugar, basil, and thyme over meatballs, then pour over water
and the two cans of tomato sauce.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to 220 degrees F.
Cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes until turkey is thoroughly cooked,
stirring occasionally.
Makes 4 servings.
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