Turkey Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    7 servings (6-7 meatballs each)

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Turkey Meatballs

Leaner than beef, these Turkey Meatballs are healthy, packed with flavor, and incredibly moist on the inside. A combination of fresh and dried herbs give these meatballs an Italian flare while also providing a balance of flavors.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 cup bread crumbs or panko or rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup onion minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

To make the meatballs:

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 
  2. Using a strong spatula or your hands (I like to wear latex gloves), mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (you should have around 48 total).

To bake the meatballs:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Coat a wire rack with nonstick spray and set on prepared baking sheet.
  2. Arrange meatballs on rack, brush with oil, and bake until browned with crispy edges, about 15 to 20 minutes (an internal thermometer should read 165 degrees for 15 seconds).

To fry the meatballs:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and the meatballs are cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch (an internal thermometer should read 165 degrees for 15 seconds). Add more oil between batches if the skillet looks dry.

To freeze the meatballs:

  1. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, not touching. Freeze until solid, about 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Adapted from my Crockpot Meatballs recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving (6-7 meatballs each) Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 501mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings (6-7 meatballs each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (6-7 meatballs each)
Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 501mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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