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Easy Turkey Meatballs Recipe

These easy turkey meatballs are a family favorite and regular dinner in our house!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup (30g) breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ small white or yellow onion
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Place egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, seasoning, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Finely grate the onion into the mixture. Stir it together until it forms a thick paste.
  • Add the turkey to the bowl and work the mixture together gently. You don’t want to over mix the meatball mixture, but make sure that the turkey and seasonings are all mixed through.
  • Scoop desired size meatballs in uniform size (1-2 tablespoons each). Roll into balls.

Marinara Sauce:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil to the pan and let it heat through. Place meatballs into the hot pan. Once you put them down, don’t move them.
  • Cook meatballs about 3-5 minutes per side, or until they’re browned. Add marinara sauce to the pan and stir carefully to coat the meatballs. Turn heat to medium, cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°F (about 10-15 minutes, depending on size).

Stove + Oven Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil to the pan and let it heat through. Place meatballs into the hot pan. Once you put them down, don’t move them. Cook meatballs about 3-5 minutes per side, or until they’re browned on both sides.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet covered with foil (sprayed with nonstick cooking spray) or parchment paper and bake until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°F (about 15-25 minutes, depending on size).

Oven Only:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet covered with foil (sprayed with nonstick cooking spray) or parchment paper and bake until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°F (about 25-35 minutes, depending on size).

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Working in batches, place meatballs in airfryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd them. Cook at 350°F for about 9-13 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.

Notes

  • Serving suggestions: Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta or rice. Make swedish meatballs or teriyaki meatballs or use any sauce. These are also great as an appetizer!
  • Cooked meatballs can be frozen - freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then once the balls are frozen place in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1574mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3.2mg