These tender turkey meatballs are easy to make and come out tender and juicy.
Lean ground turkey is mixed with seasonings and bread crumbs and oven baked. Add them to soups, pasta sauce, or make them into a meatball sub!
An Easy Weeknight Meal
- Dress turkey meatballs up with marinara sauce and top spaghetti or pop them into a sub roll.
- Use them to replace ground beef meatballs in almost any dish.
- They’re quick to prepare and freezer friendly. Make a double batch and freeze them for busy nights.
Ingredients for Turkey Meatballs
- Ground Turkey: Use ground turkey or replace it with ground chicken or ground pork. Be sure to use lean ground turkey, not extra lean so they’re moist.
- Egg & Bread Crumbs bind everything together and create a tender texture.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, basil, and oregano add flavor. You can replace these with 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning if preferred.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley adds lots of flavor but dried will work.
- Onion: Adds flavor, for a more subtle flavor, soften the onion in a small skillet first or use ½ teaspoon onion powder.
Variations
- Use fresh parsley if possible. Additional herbs like fresh basil or oregano can be used in place of dry (1 ½ teaspoons each).
- If desired, ¼ cup parmesan cheese can be added to the meat mixture.
How To Make Great Turkey Meatballs
Ground turkey is lean, but these meatballs come out tender and juicy every time.
- Use ground turkey that has a little bit of fat (a mix of dark and white meat). If using extra lean turkey, add two teaspoons of olive oil or some finely chopped bacon.
- Don’t overmix the meat, mix just until everything is combined.
- Do not overcook; turkey is lean and can dry out if overcooked. Cook just until they reach 165°F on a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, the meatballs can be simmered in tomato sauce. We love to add fresh herbs and diced tomatoes to make an easy meal!
How to Freeze (cooked or uncooked)
To freeze uncooked ground turkey meatballs, place them on a parchment-lined pan and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or a airtight container.
To cook raw turkey meatballs from frozen, place the meatballs on a parchment lined pan. Bake at 375°F for 22 to 26 minutes.
To heat cooked frozen meatballs: Freeze cooked and cooled meatballs. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through.
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All-Purpose Turkey Meatballs
This All-Purpose Turkey Meatball recipe makes perfectly seasoned, juicy, and flavorful every time. Add them to soup, pasta, or enjoy them on their own!
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
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In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, parsley, minced white onion, egg, salt, and pepper.
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Gently mix until all ingredients just until combined, do not overmix. Divide the meat mixture, rolling into 24 meatballs, 1-inch in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes or the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F. (Do not overbake).
- Overmixing can lead to dense meatballs, so mix just enough to combine the ingredients.
- If the meat mixture is sticky, roll the meatballs with wet hands.
- Turkey meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Calories: 29 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Turkey
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