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**Savoring the Delights of Tender Turkey Meatballs: A Culinary Journey Through Diverse Recipe Variations**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our curated collection of turkey meatball recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile to satisfy every palate. From the classic comfort of Italian-style meatballs simmering in a rich tomato sauce to the exotic allure of Asian-inspired meatballs glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, our recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience. Discover the secrets of creating moist and succulent meatballs using ground turkey, a lean and versatile protein, and explore the endless possibilities of herbs, spices, and accompaniments to complement these delectable morsels. Whether you prefer the simplicity of pan-fried meatballs or the hearty indulgence of meatballs baked in a flavorful sauce, our recipes provide step-by-step guidance to ensure perfect results every time. Get ready to captivate your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these exceptional turkey meatball creations.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Poultry

Time 21m

Yield 30 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground turkey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients and shape into 30 meatballs approximately 1" across.
  • Spray a nonstick pan lightly with veggie oil.
  • Cook the meatballs for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through and nicely browned on the outside You will likely have to repeat the process for a second batch unless you have one big frypan!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 317.3, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.4

TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Turkey meatballs are lightened up with spinach before being simmered in marinara and served over spaghetti.

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oats
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess moisture squeezed-out
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups prepared marinara sauce
Warm cooked spaghetti, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool. Reserve the pot.
  • Meanwhile, add the turkey, oats, Parmesan, Worcestershire, spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the cooled vegetables. Mix well and form into 24 small meatballs.
  • Pour the marinara into the reserved pot and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs, cover and cook, turning once or twice, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Serve the meatballs and sauce over spaghetti and serve Parmesan on the side.
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THE BEST TURKEY MEATBALLS



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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

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup finely ground fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 to 4 slices white bread, crusts removed)
1/2 cup milk
1 pound ground turkey (93/7 ratio)
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

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.

TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: lean ground turkey, italian breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, olive oil

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Snacks

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground turkey
½ cup italian breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Add the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and olive oil to a bowl and mix to combine.
  • Form the meat into 15 meatballs approximately 2-inches (5cm) across.
  • Place the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined tray and bake for 15-20 mins in the oven, or until cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 0 grams

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These lean meatballs are filled with the flavors of Italy with fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs.

Provided by Melt Organic Buttery Spread

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Melt® Organic Buttery Spread

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground lean turkey
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
⅔ cup dry Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 each garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Melt® Organic Buttery Spread, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine all the ingredients together except for the Melt®; stir well in a bowl. Form around 30 balls out of the mixture. Put them on a broiler pan coated with the melted Melt. Bake around 15 minutes or until a cut meatball shows no pink inside. Serve with pasta and sauce or place on a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 351.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

COCKTAIL TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These savory and moist turkey meatballs get a little crunch from water chestnuts that will have people asking 'what is that?' The apple-mustard sauce has the perfect balance between savory and sweet.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Turkey

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup minced water chestnuts
¼ cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Natural Applesauce)
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup apple jelly
1 cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Natural Applesauce)
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup minced onion
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup minced onion, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup applesauce, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, and poultry seasoning together in a large bowl. Add ground turkey and gently mix together until just-combined.
  • Roll turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Whisk apple jelly, 1 cup applesauce, cider vinegar, 1/2 cup minced onion, ketchup, chili sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked meatballs to simmering sauce, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 67.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 715.7 mg, Sugar 35 g

EASY TURKEY MEATBALLS



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We made this turkey meatballs recipe easy so that you can whip up a batch of tasty meatballs even on your busiest weeknight. Serve them with a classic bed of freshly cooked spaghetti and red sauce, or plate them up next to steamed veggies, accompanied by white or brown rice. They'd also make the perfect filling for a hearty meatball sandwich. Basically, there's no wrong way to eat these delicious easy ground turkey meatballs!

Provided by Holly Lofthouse

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix turkey, bread crumbs, cheese, onion powder, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Add milk and egg; mix until just combined.
  • Shape mixture into 15 balls of slightly less than 1/4 cup each. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads at least 165°F. Serve with pasta and marinara sauce, or use in your favorite meatball dinner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 3 Meatballs, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 minced clove of garlic
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-ounce fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve on the side for grating
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomato sauce (recipe above)
1 pound perciatelli pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese-to serve on the side for grating

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. In a bowl mix together; green onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. With a fork stir in ground turkey or chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper. (You can crumble some in a skillet, cook, taste, and then adjust seasoning). Shape mixture into small meatballs. In a large skillet heat olive oil. Add meatballs in a single layer and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes a side, without disturbing. If they stick, loosen with a slotted spoon. Stir in tomato sauce into the skillet, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes (while spaghetti is cooking) to reheat sauce and cook meatballs through. Drain pasta and then return to the pot and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Dish out a portion of pasta on each plate and spoon some meatballs and sauce in center.

TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (9 to 11 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds fresh ground turkey
1 small dice sweet onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 to 3 cloves minced garlic
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, for dusting the meat balls before browning

Steps:

  • Mix turkey meat, onion, fresh herbs, garlic, and salt and pepper. Add eggs, bread crumbs, and heavy cream. Roll meatballs to desired size. See Chef's Note 1.
  • Heat a large saute pan. Add oil and butter and cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Browning the butter adds great flavor.
  • See Chef's Note 2. Dust meatballs in a little flour and brown. The meatballs should be cooked on a medium-high heat. They can be finished in the oven by roasting or placed in pre-made tomato sauce. Remember this is only for browning the meatballs.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ground turkey for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add some bread crumbs to the mixture to help bind the meatballs together.
  • Season the meatballs generously with garlic, onion, parsley, and oregano.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking them in the oven. This will help keep them moist and juicy.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, marinara sauce, or Alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Turkey meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or a quick and easy snack. With so many different ways to prepare them, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give turkey meatballs a try!

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