Here’s a flavorful, tender Turkey Meatballs recipe—perfect as a main dish, in pasta, or as a snack:
🦃 Turkey Meatballs
🧾 Ingredients (makes ~20 meatballs):
- 500g (1 lb) ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped or grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) or 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven (optional)
- 180°C (350°F) if you prefer baking instead of pan-frying.
- Mix meatball ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Mix gently until just combined (overmixing can make meatballs tough).
- Shape meatballs
- Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
- Cook meatballs
- Pan-fry: Heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (about 8–10 minutes) and then reduce heat, cover, and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Oven-bake: Place on greased baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
- Serve
- Serve with pasta and marinara, in sandwiches, or with a dipping sauce.
🔥 Tips & Variations:
- Juicier meatballs: Add 1–2 tbsp milk or ricotta cheese to the mixture.
- Spicy option: Add chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Herbs: Try basil, thyme, or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Freezing: Freeze raw meatballs on a tray, then store in a freezer bag for easy future meals.
I can also give you a Crockpot turkey meatball recipe that’s saucy, tender, and hands-off if you want.
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