Lean ground turkey is mixed with seasonings and bread crumbs and then oven-baked. Add them to soups or pasta sauce, or make them into a meatball sub!
An Easy Weeknight Meal
Dress turkey meatballs up with marinara sauce and top spaghetti or pop them into a sub roll. Use them to replace ground beef meatballs in almost any dish. They’re quick to prepare and freezer-friendly. Make a double batch and freeze them for busy nights.
Ingredients for Turkey Meatballs
Ground Turkey – Use ground turkey or replace it with ground chicken or ground pork. Be sure to use lean ground turkey, not extra lean so they’re moist. Egg and Bread Crumbs bind everything together and create a tender texture. Seasonings – Garlic powder, basil, and oregano add flavor. You can replace these with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning if preferred. Parsley – Fresh parsley adds lots of flavor but dried will work. Additional herbs like fresh basil or oregano can be used in place of dry (1 ½ teaspoons each). Onion – Adds flavor, but for a more subtle flavor, soften the onion in a small skillet first or use ½ teaspoon onion powder. Variation – If desired, ¼ cup parmesan cheese can be added to the meat mixture.
How To Make Great Turkey Meatballs
Ground turkey is lean, but these meatballs come out tender and juicy every time.
Use ground turkey that has a little bit of fat (a mix of dark and white meat). If using extra lean turkey, add two teaspoons of olive oil or some finely chopped bacon. Don’t overmix the meat, mix just until everything is combined. Do not overcook; turkey is lean and can dry out if overcooked. Cook just until they reach 165°F on a meat thermometer. Once cooked, the meatballs can be simmered in tomato sauce. We love to add fresh herbs and diced tomatoes to make an easy meal!
How to Freeze (cooked or uncooked)
To freeze cooked turkey meatballs: Let them fully cool and transfer to a freezer bag or an airtight container. To heat cooked frozen meatballs: Freeze cooked and cooled meatballs. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through. To freeze raw turkey meatballs: Place them on a parchment-lined pan and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or an airtight container. To cook raw turkey meatballs from frozen: Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined pan. Bake at 375°F for 22 to 26 minutes. Did your family enjoy these All-Purpose Turkey Meatballs? Leave us a comment and a rating below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
