Baby Food: Mini Turkey Meatballs (8 Months +)

Name: Baby Food: Mini Turkey Meatballs (8 Months +)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken; 1 carrot, peeled, finely diced; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup plain whole wheat breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought); 1/4 cup brown rice (baby cereal); 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 3 3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth (or your choice) or 3 tablespoons vegetable puree (or your choice)

Servings: persons

1 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken
1 carrot, peeled, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup plain whole wheat breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought)
1/4 cup brown rice (baby cereal)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg yolk, beaten
3 3 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth (or your choice) or 3 tablespoons vegetable puree (or your choice)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
In a small bowl combine breadcrumbs, rice cereal and herbs, tossing with fingers until well combined. Set aside.
3
Place lean ground turkey into a mixing bowl. Add carrots, celery, onion and breadcrumb mixture. Mix into the meat and combine well. Add beaten egg yolk and enough water/veggie puree to moisten the mixture just to bind it (may not need all of it so add in batches).
4
Form 1tabp of meat mixture into meatballs.
5
5. Add a bit of water or marinara sauce in the bottom of a glass baking dish, about 1/3 cup. Line baking dish with single layer of meatballs, about 1 inch apart. Be sure not to over crowd dish or they will fall apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes, flipping them once during the cooking process to insure they've cooked thoroughly. If you notice the are getting to dark, cover with tinfoil. You don't want them to burn or become tough.
6
To freeze, let them cool completely. Transfer in single layer (you can stack meatballs, just place parchment paper in between each layer to prevent them from freezing together) in a airtight container. When ready to eat, place in a microwavable dish, add a bit of water, and loosely cover and cook for 1 minute.
7
Serve with marinara sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken, 1 carrot, peeled, finely diced, 1 stalk celery, finely diced, 1/2 onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Baby Food: Mini Turkey Meatballs (8 Months +) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!