Easy and Tasty Turkey Meatballs Recipe

These Simple Turkey Meatballs are moist, flavorful, and delightfully tender! Whipped up in under 30 minutes with only a handful of basic ingredients, these oven-baked treasures can complement any beloved recipe!

If you’re a fan of my recipes, you know I have a passion for crafting meatballs! From buffalo chicken meatballs to Asian glazed meatballs and even a cheesy meatball casserole! The beauty of these straightforward turkey meatballs is their incredible versatility. They can be incorporated into various dishes and pair wonderfully with multiple sauces!

Why You’ll Adore This

• Crafted with basic ingredients that deliver outstanding flavor!
• These meatballs are baked, not fried.
• Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
• This recipe utilizes ground turkey, offering a leaner alternative to beef.
• Extremely adaptable and suitable for a wide range of dishes!

Ingredients You’ll Require

• ground turkey – I opted for lean ground turkey for these meatballs due to its low fat and calorie content, while being an excellent source of protein, but ground chicken, beef, pork, or Italian sausage can also work.
• egg – serves as a binder to keep everything together.
• breadcrumbs – Italian bread crumbs are used to help maintain the meatballs’ shape and moisture, though gluten-free bread crumbs, panko, or almond flour are also alternatives.
• parmesan cheese – freshly grated parmesan enhances the flavor deliciously!
• onion – I grated half of a medium yellow onion, but you can substitute with one teaspoon of onion powder. Finely chopped onions work too, if preferred.
• garlic – provides a flavor enhancement, and fresh minced garlic is ideal! If unavailable, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder can be used instead.
• Worcestershire sauce – I appreciate the delightful, tangy sweetness this brings to the meatballs! Soy sauce or tamari can also be substituted.
• parsley – Fresh herbs add an earthy touch and a splash of color, though fresh basil, rosemary, or thyme can also be included.
• seasonings – a mix of Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Steps to Create Turkey Meatballs

1. Prepare the meatball mixture. In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt/pepper until fully combined.
2. Shape into balls. Using a small to medium cookie scoop (I use a 1.2 tablespoon size), form 1-inch balls from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with non-stick spray or parchment paper (you should yield around 30 meatballs). The cookie scoop ensures uniformity in size.
3. Bake. Place the meatballs in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F and bake for approximately 16 to 20 minutes, until they are lightly browned and fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer.

Serving Suggestions for Turkey Meatballs

Preparation and Storage Tips

To Prep: These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator covered tightly for 2 or 3 days before baking. When ready, just pop them in the oven and prepare the sauce accordingly. The sauce can also be prepped in advance! Simply reheat in a saucepan right before combining with the meatballs.

To Store: If you wish to keep these meatballs for later, let them cool completely, then place them in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. The sauce can last in the fridge for about two weeks or can be frozen separately for up to 3 months in a sealed container.

To Freeze: These meatballs are also suitable for freezing and can be stored for up to 3 to 4 months. To reheat, simply thaw in the fridge and warm in a skillet over low heat, stirring often, until heated through. Alternatively, you can microwave them for 1 to 2 minutes.

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I hope you relish these Simple Turkey Meatballs, and if you enjoy them as much as we do, please leave me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below and remember to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I adore seeing all your scrumptious recreations!