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Golden brown ground turkey meatballs served on a white platter, perfect for healthy protein dinners without chicken.

Juicy Ground Turkey Meatballs Recipe | Easy Protein Dinner


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These juicy turkey meatballs combine lean ground turkey with simple pantry staples for a flavorful and protein-packed dinner that comes together in under 35 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: Parmesan, chili flakes, lemon zest, herbs

  • Instructions

    1. In a large bowl combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper, mixing gently until just combined

    2. Lightly oil your hands and roll the mixture into 1½-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet

    3. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking

    4. Alternatively, pan-sear meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, then cover and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes

    5. Or air fry meatballs at 375°F for 12–14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through

    6. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 1
    • Sodium: 400
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 6
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 22
    • Cholesterol: 75

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