Best 5 Moist Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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**Moist Turkey Meatballs: A Healthy and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**

Discover a healthier and equally delectable alternative to traditional meatballs with our moist turkey meatballs. Made with ground turkey, these meatballs are not only leaner but also packed with flavor, thanks to a blend of aromatic herbs, spices, and a secret ingredient that keeps them incredibly moist. Whether you're looking for an appetizer, a main course, or a versatile ingredient for your favorite recipes, these turkey meatballs are sure to impress. Our collection includes a variety of recipes to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds, from classic Italian-style meatballs to ones with a hint of Asian inspiration. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these juicy, flavorful, and guilt-free turkey meatballs.

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TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Flavorful, tender and juicy meatballs! Lean ground turkey is mixed with breadcrumbs, flavorful onion, garlic, parmesan cheese and herbs, then formed into bite size rounds and oven baked. Makes about 4 meatballs per person.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs, (homemade or store-bought)
3 - 4 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup (1.2 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese, (plus more for serving if desired)
1/4 cup very finely chopped yellow onion
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, (plus more for garnish)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, (plus more for garnish)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey, (very cold, I recommend Jennie-O since it's less wet and sticky)
1 large egg yolk
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce ((I recommend Rao's Tomato Basil))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18 by -13-inch, preferably dark non-stick coated, baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl toss together bread crumbs with 3 Tbsp milk. Let rest a few minutes. If crumbs seem dry moisten with another 1 Tbsp milk. Toss mixture with a fork to separate clumps.
  • Add parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and oregano and toss mixture.
  • Add in ground turkey. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over. Break egg yolk and drizzle over turkey (this will help it end up more evenly distributed).
  • Toss mixture with clean hands until ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Divide meatball mixture into 16 equal portions (about 40g or a little over 2 Tbsp each).
  • Roll into balls (if mixture is a little sticky dipping hands in water before rolling can be helpful).
  • Align meatballs on prepared baking sheet spacing evenly apart. Brush tops and sides with olive oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Check bottoms of meatballs, if they are golden brown turn to opposite side, if not let them continue to sit upright and brown on bottom. Bake through to 165 in center of meatballs (check temp of some in center and edges), about 5 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile heat marinara sauce over low heat in a large saucepan, covered.
  • Toss cooked meatballs with marinara sauce and serve warm garnished with more parsley, basil (optional), and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 1615 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Hands-down the best baked turkey meatballs that are juicy and won't fall apart! A slice of soaked toasted bread adds moisture to the meatballs and works with an egg and some good olive oil to bind the meat mixture together. Serve these ground turkey meatballs with salad, or in my rich homemade pasta sauce over pasta or rice. Also delicious as an appetizer to feed a crowd!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups baby spinach
1 slice whole wheat bread (crust removed)
1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion (grated)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried crushed mint
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toast the bread until just brown then transfer it to a bowl and add water to cover. Allow it to soak for about 5 minutes or until very tender. Discard the water and squeeze the bread very dry and crumble it a bit with your hands.
  • In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Add the spinach and cook briefly over medium heat until just wilted. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly.
  • Make the meatball mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, onions, garlic, crumbled feta, egg, parsley, and mint. Add the bread and wilted spinach. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Form the mixture into balls (golf ball size) and arrange them on a large lightly oiled sheet pan.
  • Bake in the heated oven for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked through.
  • Transfer to the top rack and turn the broiler on for just a couple of minutes or until the tops are browned.
  • Serve immediately with salad of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Protein 34.2 g, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 113.3 mg, Sodium 433.2 mg, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 2.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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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

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

MOIST TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Adapted from Cooking Light's "Savory Meatballs" September 09. We don't use Ricotta (original calls for 1/2 cup part-skim), so I subbed cottage cheese and added some Parmesan. I also subbed dried Italian herbs for fresh basil (original calls for 1/4 cup, chopped). They came out far better than expected. I was amazed at the flavor from a turkey meatball. Pam Anderson's "Perfect Meatball" is my standard for dinner, but I'll use these for lunchtime as sandwiches or with pasta.

Provided by jessica_six

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 Meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 lbs lean ground turkey (I can never find 1 lb on the dot)
4 ounces cottage cheese
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
seasoning salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Coat broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Tear ground turkey into chunks in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Brown meatballs in batches on all sides.
  • Remove from skillet and transfer to broiler pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until done.
  • NOTE: Meatballs can be frozen on baking sheet for one hour and then transferred to an airtight container. To reheat, thaw in refrigerator, then bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 186.4, Sodium 595.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 38.4

MOIST TURKEY MEATBALLS



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This is an adaptation of Kittencal's recipe#69173. I wanted to be able to enjoy meatballs without the fat and had not, until now, found a good recipe for turkey meatballs. I made her delicious ones for the kids and hubby, but changed it up with turkey and extras for me(and my waistline). They are not dry and the flavor is slightly sweet from the basil. I usually have these with homemade pasta sauce and ww pasta.

Provided by Nancygirl

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey breast
1 large egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
black pepper
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • slightly beat egg, mix in breadcrumbs, parm, garlic, roasted peppers, s & p, liquids and herbs,and sour cream. blend well.
  • mix in ground turkey, do not over mix.
  • make meatballs.
  • they can be baked on a cookie sheet at 425 for 30mins or so, or dropped into pasta sauce, which is my preferred method.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 890.3, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2, Protein 28.5

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken or pork: This will help 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, garlic, and onion.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs: Overcooked meatballs will be dry and tough. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Some good options include tomato sauce, gravy, or a creamy sauce.

Conclusion:

These moist turkey meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your meatballs are moist, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

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