LIGHTENED UP VERSION OF ANNE BURRELL'S EXCELLENT MEATBALLS

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I just adore Anne Burrell's Excellent Meatballs recipe. But for the sake of calories on a diet, I came up with this substitute. I got the 2 thumbs up from my Italian hubs, so it's a keeper! We pair this with some marinara and homemade zucchini noodles.

Provided by Chef BeeGee

Categories     Meatballs

Time 40m

Yield 3 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 ounces jennie-o lean italian ground turkey
16 ounces lean ground beef, 90/10
5 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Warm olive oil in a skillet. Sautee onions and red pepper flakes in oil on medium heat, until translucent.
  • Add garlic, and sautee for 3 minute Take pan off of heat and cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix all of the other ingredients together with hands, squishing to ensure mixed.
  • Add cooled onion/garlic mix, and squish some more.
  • In a 9x13 pan, form small golf ball sized meatballs. This should make 24 meatballs, plus one extra to cook in a pan to ensure flavor is to your liking before forming the meatballs.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350.
  • Take meatballs out of pan with a slotted spoon after cooling for 5 minutes, so it is not absorbing grease in pan.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta/zoodle, or make into hoagies!

Courtnie Marrero
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Gowththam King
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I love that this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It makes the meatballs healthier and leaner.


Arif Mizan
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These meatballs are delicious, but they're not really lightened up. They're still pretty high in calories and fat.


Amir Rajpoot
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out really bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Saim Raza
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more breadcrumbs next time.


Mikera Graham
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and moist.


Louise Camille
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These meatballs are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Almoutaz Elghusayn
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I was a bit skeptical at first, but these meatballs really are lightened up. They're still delicious, but they're not as heavy or greasy as traditional meatballs.


Mani F
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so flavorful and juicy.


Nantomero Afifah
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.