Ground Turkey Meatballs
These easy Ground Turkey Meatballs are super juicy and flavorful thanks to melted butter, bread crumbs, and a hint of smoke.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 387kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 85% lean
- ½ cup bread crumbs or rolled oats
- ⅔ cup minced onion raw or fried
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces butter melted
- ½ teaspoon SPG
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, fish sauce, liquid smoke, and seasonings.
- Mix gently with your hands or a fork until just combined.
- The mixture will be soft. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Scoop into balls using a small cookie scoop and place onto a freezer-safe dish.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Sauté in oil until browned and the internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauce and fresh herbs on top or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or rolled oats instead of regular ones.
- Storage Instructions: Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: These Ground Turkey Meatballs are perfect for prepping ahead. You can mix the meatball mixture up to 24 hours in advance and keep it covered in the fridge, or scoop the meatballs and freeze them on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Cooked meatballs also freeze well—just reheat them in marinara sauce or in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
