Description
This easy turkey meatballs recipe combines lean ground turkey with flavorful Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce for a delicious, nutritious meal. Perfectly balanced with garlic and grated onion for moisture and depth, these meatballs cook quickly and make a comforting dinner option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 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, finely grated
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: Place the egg, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, crushed garlic, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and ground pepper in a large bowl. Finely grate the onion into the bowl, then stir all the ingredients together until they form a thick paste.
- Add the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the bowl with the seasoning mixture. Gently combine it using your hands or a spoon, being careful not to overmix to keep the meatballs tender and juicy. Ensure the turkey and seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Shape the meatballs: Scoop out uniform portions of the mixture using a tablespoon measure for consistent size—about 1 to 2 tablespoons each. Roll each portion gently between your palms to form smooth, round meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet without overcrowding. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, for about 15–20 minutes until they are evenly browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- These easy turkey meatballs are a family favorite and regular dinner in many households.
- To ensure juiciness, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
- You can serve these meatballs with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 3 meatballs)
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1574 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
