Mom's Turkey Tarragon Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 egg
1 lb ground turkey
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs (2 1/2 slices)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tsp tarragon leaves (crumbled )
1/2 tsp pepper
4 tbsp canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Directions:

Combine egg, turkey,crumbs,onion and garlic with 1 tsp tarragon 1/8 tsp salt& 1/4 tsp pepper.
Mix well.
Using a small spoon shape into 30-40 meatballs.
Brown 1/2 meatballs in 2 1/2 Tbs oil in a large skillet about 6 minutes turning as sides brown.
Remove to a platter.
Brown remaining meatball adding rest of oil if needed 2-3 minutes turning as above.
Remove to platter.
To the skillet add chicken broth,lemon juice, remaining tarragon, salt if desired& pepper.
Heat to a low boil.
You may thicken the broth with cornstarch/water mix if desire or leave it with out.
Add meat balls to pan coat with sauce.
Serve as an appetizer or serve over rice or egg noodles.
Best if prepared a day ahead of time.
Also freezes well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	258.16 Kcal (1081 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.12g	23%
Cholesterol	81.7mg	27%
Sodium	429.82mg	18%
Potassium	248.69mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.07g	4%
Sugars	1.75g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	3%
Protein	18.8g	38%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	12%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	39.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.29 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.45g	23%
Cholesterol	40.28mg	27%
Sodium	211.94mg	18%
Potassium	122.62mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.46g	4%
Sugars	0.87g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	3%
Protein	9.27g	38%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	12%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	19.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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