Turkey Meatballs
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
695 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Turkey Meatballs
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Tender and juicy Italian style turkey meatballs with parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, and basil.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375f and set the rack in middle. Chop 1/2 cup fresh basil and 1/2 a cup of fresh parsley. Grate 1/2 cup worth of onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, grated onion, basil, parsley, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, breadcrumbs, milk, parmesan cheese, and 2 beaten eggs.
- Gently mix all the ingredients. Form the turkey meatballs with wet or oiled hands to avoid sticking. The recipe makes approximately 16-20 two-inch round meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs on an oiled or parchment paper-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165f.
- The turkey meatballs can be eaten right away or covered in sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe makes 16-20 two-inch meatballs.
- Turkey is very lean meat, so milk and oil are critical ingredients for preventing dry meatballs.
- Over-mixing should be avoided, which will also help keep the turkey meatballs remain juicy.
- Rolling the meatballs with oiled or wet hands works remarkably well at forming nice meatballs and keeping the sticky turkey meat off your hands.
- Cooking time and internal temp should be monitored closely. The turkey meatballs cook fairly quickly, so be sure to check them at the 20-minute mark.
- The exact cooking time will depend on your oven and the size of the meatballs. In this recipe, they are roughly a 2-inch diameter.
- Turkey meatballs can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 6 months. Reheat in marinara sauce over a low simmer or if in a rush the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
695kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
23.3g
(8%)
Protein
73g
(146%)
Fat
37.8g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
322mg
(107%)
Sodium
1321mg
(55%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
3.7g
(7%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 73g | 146% |
| Fat | 37.8g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 322mg | 107% |
| Sodium | 1321mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 7% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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