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1/2 c Red bell peppers, small diced
¾ c Red onion, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 tbsp Olive oil
5 lbs Ground turkey
2.5 lbs Italian style sausage, removed from casing
½ c Scallions, chopped
1 c Tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp Basil leaves, minced
1 tbsp Oregano leaves, minced
1 Egg
½ c Bread crumbs
To Taste Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350°F
In a large saucepan, quickly sauté the peppers, onions and garlic in olive oil, 2-3 minutes
Place the rest of ingredients in a glass mixing bowl
Add the cooked vegetables to the bowl and mix thoroughly
Season with salt and pepper
Cook a small half ounce patty of mix in sauté pan and taste
Adjust seasoning if needed before shaping meatballs all of it into 2oz round compact balls
Sear each ball in medium high sauté pan until each is lightly browned top and bottom
Place each one onto a wax paper lined sheet pan and cook in oven for 8-10min. Or until cook through
165°F internal temperature
Serve hot