Best 2 Best Turkey Meatballs Recipes
Succulent and flavorful, turkey meatballs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or in a soup or stew. Made with ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, these meatballs are packed with protein and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer them baked, pan-fried, or simmered in a delicious sauce, there's a recipe in this article that will satisfy your cravings. From classic Italian meatballs to Asian-inspired turkey meatballs with a sweet and sour sauce, these recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and cooking techniques to suit any occasion.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST TURKEY MEATBALLS
These juicy meatballs with a tender, light texture are packed with flavorful herbs. The meat mixture is softer than you might expect, thanks to the addition of ricotta, but sacrificing a perfectly round shape is worth it. You'll make these turkey meatballs so often you just might forget about your beef meatball recipe.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 12 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle the olive oil and canola oil in an even layer over the paper.
- Pour the breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl, pour the milk over top and stir to fully moisten the breadcrumbs. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix with your hands just until combined.
- Scoop 1/4-cupfuls of meatball mixture and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet; you should have 12 meatballs. Gently roll them into balls. Bake until bottoms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes more until the meatballs are cooked through.
THE BEST TURKEY MEATBALLS!
So juicy, flavorful and tender, you'll never even miss the beef! One of my favorite original recipes I've been making for years, these meatballs always satisfy a hungry crowd and can fool even the biggest Italian palette ;) Once you try these, you'll never go back to the fatty beef! This recipe is a healthy spin on the inspiration of my future mother-in-law's traditional Italian "Sunday Gravy." * Don't be discouraged by this site's "nutritional" numbers. This site is notorious for having problems making correct conversions.
Provided by esactress
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Begin by heating the tomato sauce over a low heat, covered, in a medium to large pot.
- While sauce is heating, dice celery, carrots and onion; add to a large bowl. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Mince the garlic and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat cooking spray on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add diced vegetables and minced garlic and sauté until vegetables start to soften and onions become translucent (about 5 - 7 minutes). Once soft, remove from heat and pour into the same large bowl, completely emptying skillet (reserve skillet). Let stand 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- To the vegetables, add the breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsely, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients using a spoon, then add the meat. Combine with your hands, being careful not to over-knead while evenly incorporating all ingredients (if mixture seems slightly too wet, sprinkle in a little more breadcrumbs or cheese). Form meatballs into balls about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4" in diameter, and set aside on a piece of wax paper. Repeat with remaining meat mixture (should make around 14 - 18 or so meatballs).
- To the same skillet*, add more cooking spray and heat on medium heat. Once hot, add meatballs, being careful not to overcrowd skillet (work in batches, if needed). Sear meatballs 3-5 minutes per side, gently flipping with tongs. Once both sides have seared, add par-cooked meatballs to your pot of sauce, cover. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce, covered, on low heat for 1-3 hours, and enjoy! (Serving Suggestion: my favorite way to serve these meatballs is over a bed of high fiber (such as Dreamfields) or whole wheat pasta with a scoop of low-fat ricotta cheese!).
- * Though pan-searing the meatballs is the way to get the best results, if this is too labor-intensive or time consuming, you can par-bake the meatballs in the oven instead. After rolling the meat mixture into balls, place all of the balls 1/2"-1" apart on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Cook the meatballs for 15-30 minutes at 350º, flipping halfway through, then add them to the pot of sauce.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken: This will help to keep the meatballs moist and flavorful.
- Add plenty of herbs and spices: This will give the meatballs a delicious flavor. Some good options include parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, cumin, and paprika.
- Use bread crumbs or crackers to help bind the meatballs together: This will prevent them from falling apart.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure that the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The meatball is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Turkey meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They can also be used in soups, stews, and casseroles. With so many different ways to enjoy them, turkey meatballs are a great addition to any recipe collection.
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