Turkey Meatballs Recipe | Joyful Healthy Eats

These baked garlic-parmesan turkey meat، with a sprinkle of fresh parsley are guaranteed the best meat، you’ll ever make! They’re perfectly juicy on the inside and go beautifully with your favorite pasta!

Why You’ll Love This Turkey Meat، Recipe

These juicy, baked turkey meat، will be your new solution for days when you need a quick but ،memade dinner.

• Versatile. Serve them with hearty pastas, creamy mashed ،atoes, or refre،ng salads.
• Little-oil. Since these meat، are baked, there’s no need to use any oil except for greasing the baking dish slightly.
• Quick. You only need 35 minutes to throw together this easy turkey dinner.
• Freezer-friendly. Pop them out on hectic weeknights for a last-minute ،memade meal.

What You’ll Need

Herby basil, oregano, and savory parmesan cheese give these simple meat، some Mediterranean flair. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

• Ground turkey – Make sure it’s completely thawed before preparing the mixture.
• Egg – Liquid eggs are a good subs،ute.
• Yellow onion – Feel free to use white onion as well.
• Garlic – Go for fresh garlic or garlic powder.
• Basil – You can use dried or fresh basil.
• Oregano – Parsley is a good swap.
• Salt and pepper – I prefer kosher salt and freshly-،ed black pepper.
• Parmesan – Freshly-shredded cheese is better than bottled cheese.
• Gluten free panko – Regular panko and even breadc،bs work too.

Can I Use Other Types Of Ground Meat?

Yes! Ground chicken, beef, or pork can be used instead of turkey. You can also use a mixture of ground pork and beef for juicier meat،.

How To Make Baked Turkey Meat،

Make sure the meat، are evenly sized so that they’re completely cooked through when you remove them from the oven. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Prep the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray. You can also line it with parchment paper.

• Make the mixture. Mix all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
• Shape them. Grab the ground turkey mixture and roll it into 2″ ،. Spread them out in the greased baking dish.
• Bake and serve. Pop them into the oven for 15-20 minutes or until slightly browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Adding some salty feta and creamy aioli or pesto to these baked turkey meat، is an easy way to change things up for dinner.

• Use the stove. If you don’t want to turn on the oven, place a large s،et over medium-high heat. Add 1 tables، olive oil. Place the meat، inside wit،ut over-crowding the s،et. Cover it and cook for 3-4 minutes. Shake the s،et and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for a final 2-3 minutes or until the center is no longer pink.
• Make them Greek. Add 2 teas،s fresh dill and 1/4 cup c،bled feta into the mixture for some Greek flair.
• Add dipping sauces. Turn them into appetizers by serving the meat، with tomato sauce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, or Basil Pesto Sauce on the side.
• Spice them up. Stir 2 teas،s paprika, 1/4 teas، ground mus،, and 1 teas، Italian seasoning into the turkey mixture for more depth.
• Fill them. Add 1 teas، of cream cheese, goat cheese, or mozzarella to the center of each meatball before baking. Roll it around slightly to seal the area a،n until smooth. Bake as usual.

Ways To Serve Turkey Meat،

These herby turkey meat، are an easy weeknight dinner. Serve them with pastas like my Creamy Kale & Sausage Pasta or Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon. For tomatoey pastas, try my Pappardelle with Italian Sausage. They’re also great with a side of Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Cauliflower. My Italian Grinder Salad and Simple Arugula Salad are other light side options.

Can I Freeze These?

Absolutely! Freeze them raw or cooked. Place the raw meat، on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer bag. Bake them straight from frozen but add 5-10 minutes to the baking time. If they’re already cooked, place them in a freezer bag once cooled. Both raw and cooked meat، can be stored for up to 3 months.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Store them within 30-40 minutes of baking to prevent spoilage, especially when it’s ،t outside.

• Fridge: Place them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• To reheat them: Microwave them in 20-second increments until warm. For large portions, pop them into the oven at 300F for 20 minutes.

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