Turkey Bacon Jalapeño Meatballs

10 Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 

11 Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. 

12 Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.  - Isaiah 53:10-12

An ej original recipe!

Meatballs 

1 & 1/2 lb Turkey 93 % lean ( I got mine from Aldi)

1/4 c Bacon, uncooked and diced

1 small Shallot, diced

1/4 c diced Onion

1/2 c panko

1 beaten egg

3 T tomato paste concentrate 

1/4 c Italian blend shaved cheese ( I buy this at Sam's)

2 T fresh cilantro

1 t Thyme

1 t Rosemary

1/2 t salt

1/2 t black pepper

1 t dehydrated jalapeño, crushed ( I made this in microwave using the defrost setting, do for 20 minutes being careful not to burn, then blend to a powder in a coffee grinder )

Combine ingredients by hand, rolling into meatballs. 

This mixture should give you 12 meatballs.

Set aside.

These are light and delicious!!

Sauce

Jar of spaghetti sauce ( I use Aldi specialty premium marinara ) 

1 c Cabernet Sauvignon ( I use Trader Joe 2 buck Chuck)

1/2 c water

1/4 c Italian cheese blend.

Olive oil

Brown meatballs in olive oil in a Dutch oven.

Add your sauce ingredients to a Dutch oven.

Cover and bring to a light boil.

Cook 35 minutes until sauce thickens.

Every 10 minutes, flip meatballs.

Serve over fresh pasta or make a sub!!