Herbed Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Herbed Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon; Yellow onion, 1/2 finely chopped; Celery, 1 small rib, finely chopped; Ground turkey, 1 lb (500g); Fine fresh bread crumbs, 1 cup (2 oz); Egg, 1; Fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Orange juice, 2/3 cup (5 fl oz); Fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 cup (4 oz); Sugar, 1/4 cup (2 oz)

Servings: persons

Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon
Yellow onion, 1/2 finely chopped
Celery, 1 small rib, finely chopped
Ground turkey, 1 lb (500g)
Fine fresh bread crumbs, 1 cup (2 oz)
Egg, 1
Fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Orange juice, 2/3 cup (5 fl oz)
Fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 cup (4 oz)
Sugar, 1/4 cup (2 oz)

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1. Make the meatballs
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Preheat the oven to 425F and lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and saute until softened, 4-5 minutes. Spoon into a bowl and let cool, and set the frying pan aside. Add the turkey, bread crumbs, egg, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the cooled onion mixture, and mix gently but thoroughly with your hands. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
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2. Cook the meatballs and make the sauce
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Bake the meatballs until opaque throughout, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, cranberries, and sugar in the frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the juice comes to a boil and the cranberries begin to pop, 2-3 minutes. Divide the meatballs among dinner plates, spoon the sauce over them, and serve.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon, Yellow onion, 1/2 finely chopped, Celery, 1 small rib, finely chopped, Ground turkey, 1 lb (500g), and more.

Yes, Herbed Turkey Meatballs 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.

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Herbed Turkey Meatballs

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