Keto turkey Balls in Pink Sauce

Tender, flavorful turkey balls in a palete pleasing sauce!

KETO-FRIENDLY Turkey balls in Spanish Cream sauce

1 pound ground turkey breast

2/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs (from 1 - 2 slices low carb Keto bread)

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

pinch of cayenne pepper, or pinch of dried pepper flakes, if desired

2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons finely minced green onions or fresh chives

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

ground paprika

-In a large mixing bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, water, salt, egg, garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper, cayenne pepper, sesame seeds until mixture is just mixed well.

-Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Shape turkey mixture into balls about 1 and 1/4 inch in diameter. Wet hands before shaping to keep mixture from sticking to hands. Fry and lightly brown the turkey balls in the skillet, turning at least once. (Turkey balls do not need to be cooked through at this point.) Set aside as you until ready to assemble with the sauce.

SPANISH CREAM SAUCE:

3 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 minced clove garlic

1 tablespoon butter

1 can - 15 oz, Spanish style tomato sauce

1/3 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crumbled oregano

1/3 cup heavy cream

3 ounces cream cheese

-Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add onion, garlic and saute until soft - 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add room temperature cream and cream cheese and garlic. Stir over low heat until cream cheese is melted into the sauce.

TO ASSEMBLE:

-Pour a bit of the pink sauce into the bottom of an 8 x 10-inch baking dish. Place the turkey balls on top and then cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and ground paprika. Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly.

-Serve with steamed rice or for a keto version, with riced cauliflower.

Fry turkey balls until just golden.

Place fried balls in casserole and cover with the alfredo ragu sauce.

Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.

Serve turkey balls and sauce over steamed rice. Indulgence without the indulgence!