Best 2 Cherry Tomato Turkey Meatballs Recipes

**Cherry Tomato Turkey Meatballs: A Delightful Blend of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in the delectable Cherry Tomato Turkey Meatballs, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These meatballs, crafted with ground turkey, are not only a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatballs but also pack a punch of savory goodness. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of tangy balsamic vinegar, these meatballs are sure to become a new favorite. Accompanied by three delectable sauces – a classic marinara, a creamy pesto, and a tangy tzatziki – these meatballs offer a trio of culinary experiences, each with its own unique charm. Whether you prefer the rich, tomatoey embrace of the marinara, the vibrant, herbaceous notes of the pesto, or the refreshing, cucumber-forward tang of the tzatziki, these sauces elevate the meatballs to new heights of flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce image

Tender meatballs filled with onions and Parmesan, bathed in plenty of tomato sauce, are classics in every way except for one: They call for turkey instead of the usual beef (or beef-veal-pork combination). Serve them over spaghetti or polenta, or stuff them into a hero roll for a sandwich. Try to use ground dark meat turkey here if you can, it has a deeper, richer flavor than ground white meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, lunch, meatballs, main course

Time 50m

Yield 28 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving, if desired
1/2 cup panko or other plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped chives or basil
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, very cold
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 cups marinara sauce, more to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cheese, bread crumbs, onion, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and mix well. Add turkey and egg and blend with your hands until well mixed. If you've got time, cover mixture and chill for an hour or up to 24 hours. These are easiest to form into balls while very cold. Form into 28 meatballs, each about 1 1/4-inches in diameter.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan. When hot, add enough of the meatballs to fit in one layer without crowding, and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, add another tablespoon of oil to pan and brown another layer of meatballs, transferring them to the plate as they brown. Repeat until all meatballs are browned, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
When meatballs are all browned, add marinara sauce to pan and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits on the pan bottom. Return meatballs and their juices to pan, shake pan to cover the meatballs with sauce, and lower heat. Partly cover pan and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve hot, drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with more cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 827 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHERRY TOMATO MEATBALLS

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These can be made ahead, just shape the meatballs, cover and refrigerate. They're great as appetizers, or for your main meal.

Provided by Boca Pat

Categories Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 beaten egg
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (1 slice bread)
1/2 cup milk (skim or low fat is ok)
1/4 cup onion (minced)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

Combine beaten egg, bread crumbs, milk, onion, salt, oregeno and pepper; add the ground beef and mix well.
Shape about 1/4 cup of meat mixture evenly around each cherry tomato to form round meatballs.
Place meatballs in a 13X9X2 baking pan; bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 130.8, Sodium 603.6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 26.4

Tips:

Use a variety of cherry tomatoes. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a mix of red, yellow, and orange tomatoes.
Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through but still moist and juicy. Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry.
Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. A simple marinara sauce is a classic choice, but you can also try a pesto sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce.
These meatballs can be made ahead of time. Simply cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat the meatballs, simply thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are warmed through.

Conclusion:

These cherry tomato turkey meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these meatballs a try!