What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 ground turkey meatball recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Ground Turkey Meatball Recipes
Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Easy Turkey Meatballs
Baked Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs with Maple Mustard Sauce
Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Feta
Turkey Meatballs
Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
10-Minute Healthy Turkey Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs!)
Turkey Meatballs
Ground Turkey Meatball Recipe
Italian Turkey Meatballs
What is good to eat with turkey meatballs?
What to Serve these Turkey Meatballs with:
- My all time favorite way to enjoy these meatballs is over some creamy Mashed Potatoes.
- If you’re going for a Thanksgiving type meal serve alongside some Green Bean Casserole, Candied Sweet Potatoes, and Garlic Butter Rolls.
How do you keep turkey meatballs from falling apart?
Here’s how to make the perfect meatballs that won’t fall apart when you cook them:
- Massage your meat. True story. …
- Add breadcrumbs. …
- Add egg. …
- Don’t add much apart from meat. …
- Roll your meatballs in flour. …
- Give your meatballs space. …
- Shake your meatballs. …
- Brown your meatballs first.
What is the secret to making good meatballs?
6 Tips for Making the Best Meatballs
- Pick the right meats. While you can make meatballs out of any ground meat, fattier meats like beef, lamb, and pork will yield more tender meatballs. …
- Keep things cold. …
- Add moisture. …
- Taste test the mixture. …
- Be gentle when forming the meatballs! …
- Bake, not fry.
How do you know when ground turkey meatballs are done?
Bake turkey meatballs at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes for a 1 1/2-inch meatball, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer. When you cut into a meatball, it should be cooked through.
What can I make with meatballs instead of pasta?
10 Side Dishes to Pair With Meatballs Besides Spaghetti
- Jen’s Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Photo by Jennifer Stevens.
- Tasty Spicy Rice Pilaf. Photo by naples34102.
- Fried Cabbage and Egg Noodles. …
- Peperonata. …
- Peanut Butter Noodles. …
- Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob. …
- ‘Chinese Buffet’ Green Beans. …
- Roasted Potatoes with Greens.
What do meatballs go with?
What to Serve with Meatballs: 13 Tasty Side Dishes
- Mashed Potatoes. Mashed potatoes make a classic pairing with meatballs. …
- Red Roasted Potatoes. Potatoes make such a fantastic side dish because they are starchy and filling. …
- Rice. …
- Egg Noodles. …
- Udon. …
- Meatball Sub. …
- Corn On The Cob. …
- Ratatouille.
Why are my turkey meatballs rubbery?
Meatballs will get rubbery if they’ve been overworked. Be very gentle when it comes to mixing the meat and forming meatballs. I like to mix all the ingredients thoroughly before adding the meat and then knead the meat into the rest of the ingredients until just combined.
Is it better to bake or fry meatballs?
When making meatballs, the meat is combined with bread crumbs and eggs for binding and seasoned generously with spices and herbs to enhance the flavor. While pan-frying is the fastest way to cook meatballs, baking them is simple and can save you a few calories.
What ingredient holds meatballs together?
What soaking the bread does is add moisture to the meatball as well as bread for a binder. In today’s recipe, I used a mixture of fresh bread crumbs and soaked bread. The combination of both turned out to be a winner. Another general rule when forming meatballs is to work quickly and handle them as little as possible.
Why do you put milk in meatballs?
Add Milk for Moisture
A little bit of milk will add moisture to your meatballs. (Many people think it’s the eggs that add the moisture, but their role is to bind the meat, breadcrumbs, cheese and herbs.)
Should I add egg to meatballs?
Use egg and breadcrumbs
You only need a small amount of egg – it’s there only to help the cooked meatball retain its shape, and shouldn’t detract from the meat’s flavour or texture. Filler ingredients like breadcrumbs or flour are important too because they stop the meatballs becoming dry.
How do you make meatballs that aren’t dry?
Correcting the Uncooked Portion
You can improve the texture of the meatballs by adding either a moistening ingredient or a moisture-retaining ingredient. Appropriate moistening ingredients include ice water, milk, tomato juice, broth and shredded vegetables or vegetable purees.