Easy Turkey Meatball Recipe - tender and moist these will melt in your mouth! Leaner than traditional beef meatballs they are packed with flavor, fork tender and delicious!
Next be sure and try this grilled turkey burger recipe - it's SO GOOD!
Turkey Meatballs
Since fall is nearly here and winter is right around the corner I thought it would be timely to share a great comfort food recipe. The recipe I'm sharing with you is delicious and easy - Turkey Meatballs!
Baked in the oven, rather than fried they are broiled to perfection! This meal is perfect for a lazy Saturday night, but delicious enough for company! I recently served these to my folks when they were visiting a few weeks ago and they absolutely loved them!
Grocery list for Turkey Meatballs
They are so easy to make, here is what you'll need ~
- ground turkey - though you can certainly substitute chicken.
- frozen spinach - budget friendly!
- onion - I use sweet onions, but you could also use white or red onions.
- parmesan cheese - freshly shredded is best.
- egg
- bread crumbs - homemade or store bought, either will work!
- salt
- pepper
- chili powder
Making meatballs with ground turkey
Steps to make easy turkey meatball recipe
- Combine the above ingredients, mixing them well but being careful not to over-mix (that will make the meatballs tough).
- Using a small ice-cream scoop portion them out and shape them into balls and place on a pan sprayed with non-stick coating.
- Place them under the broiler for about twelve minutes until golden brown.
When they are done, they can be served several ways - with a pile of noodles, tucked into a sandwich, or my favorite way - bake smothered in Mom's Sunday Gravy topped with cheese!
Easy Turkey Meatballs
Bathed in sauce, topped with cheese and broiled in the oven until golden! This with some delicious crusty bread and serve with your favorite red wine! That is foodie perfection and a fabulous meal!
I made an extra batch of Mom's Sunday Gravy Sauce to enjoy with this meal. I poured about some in the bottom of the pan then nestled the meatballs into it.
Then topped with more sauce and some salty parmesan cheese.
Yummy and easy these meatballs are SO DELICIOUS!
How do you keep meatballs from falling apart?
When meatballs don't stick together it's usually because of the binder. Too much or too little breadcrumbs. Eggs also help them stick together.
How do you know when turkey meatballs are done?
The best way to know if the meatballs are done is to use an instant read thermometer. Turkey should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Why are my meatballs rubbery?
If the meatballs are rubbery or tough it's because they've been over-mixed.
Using a fork to mix and combine the ingredients will help keep the meatballs tender!
Deb Clark
Is it better to fry or bake meatballs?
You can actually do either. I prefer to broil them because they get a golden crust. They stand up in sauce well and hold their shape.
Can you cook raw meatballs in sauce?
I wouldn't recommend it, they won't stick together.
How to serve them? You can top off a bowl of spaghetti, stuff them into some great sourdough bread topped off with cheese for a great meatball sandwich, serve with toothpicks for the perfect appetizer or do what I do....
Yup, you guessed it! Serve them in a bowl! Alongside some great pan-fried vegetables or this amazing recipe for Au Gratin Potatoes and you have one amazing meal!!! (actually you'll have several because this makes about 24 small meatballs).
What should I eat with meatballs?
Here are some of my favorite side dishes! For a complete list of side dishes on the blog follow this link.
A few more skillet recipes on the blog are Chicken and Potatoes - super yummy! And if you haven't made it yet, be sure and try Chicken and Zucchini - I love this meal!!
This easy Turkey Meatball Recipe has so much flavor, everyone will loves them!
Easy Turkey Meatball Recipe
Easy Turkey Meatball Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 10 oz. frozen spinach thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 cup parmesan cheese divided
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 quart Mom's Sunday Gravy or your favorite Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat broiler
- Combine the above ingredients, mixing them well but being careful not to over-mix.
- Using a small ice-cream scoop portion them out and shape them into balls and place on a pan sprayed with non-stick coating.
- Broil for 10-12 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked thru. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven and change the temperature to 350 degrees.
- Add approximately ⅓ of the pasta sauce to the bottom of a large skillet. Add the meatballs to the pan, top with the remaining pasta sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
