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African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

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2 lbs ground turkey
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 large onion, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon pepper
hot pepper sauce
salt
3 tablespoons palm oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tomatoes, chopped and mashed
1 bay leaf
nutmeg (to taste)
salt
black pepper

Nutritional information

568.5
Calories
254 g
Calories From Fat
28.2 g
Total Fat
9.8 g
Saturated Fat
156.6 mg
Cholesterol
630.4 mg
Sodium
32.9 g
Carbs
7 g
Dietary Fiber
16.1 g
Sugars
49.8 g
Protein
362g
Serving Size

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African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce

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    Vegetable Meat Balls, is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a classic dish of beef meatballs with potatoes, carrots and onions that are pan-fried to brown then cooked in a tomato-based sauce before being served with rice and greens. I modified it subing beef for turkey and yams for sweet potatoes (cuz they are in season here in GA)

    • 70 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce, Vegetable Meat Balls, is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a classic dish of beef meatballs with potatoes, carrots and onions that are pan-fried to brown then cooked in a tomato-based sauce before being served with rice and greens I modified it subing beef for turkey and yams for sweet potatoes (cuz they are in season here in GA), Vegetable Meat Balls, is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a classic dish of beef meatballs with potatoes, carrots and onions that are pan-fried to brown then cooked in a tomato-based sauce before being served with rice and greens I modified it subing beef for turkey and yams for sweet potatoes (cuz they are in season here in GA)


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Sauce.

    2
    Done

    Heat 3 Tblsp Palm Oil in a Frying Pan. Fry Onions For a Few Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Stir in Onions,Tomato Paste, 3 Tomatoes. Add Water as Necessary to Make a Smooth Sauce.

    4
    Done

    Season to Taste With Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Salt, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper.

    5
    Done

    Stir. Bring to a Slow Boil, Then Reduce Heat and Let Simmer For Ten Minutes While You Prep Meatballs.

    6
    Done

    Meatballs.

    7
    Done

    Mix First 7 Ingredients Together, Season to Taste Then Form Into 6cm Balls.(turn Off Sauce).

    8
    Done

    Chill These in the Freezer For at Least 10 Min,(boil Rice ).

    9
    Done

    Fry Meat Balls in Enough Oil to Cover the Bottom of a Pan.

    10
    Done

    Once Browned All Over, Add Enough Tomato Sauce to Cover the Meatballs Then Add a Few Splashes of Hot Pepper Sauce to Flavor.

    11
    Done

    Bring to a Boil, Reduce to a Simmer Then Tightly Secure a Lid and Cook For 20 Minutes.

    12
    Done

    Serve on a Bed of Rice.

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