Mom'S Turkey Tarragon Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom'S Turkey Tarragon Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs (2 1/2 slices); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 2 teaspoons tarragon leaves (crumbled); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Combine egg, turkey,crumbs,onion and garlic with 1 tsp tarragon 1/8 tsp salt& 1/4 tsp pepper.
2
Mix well.
3
Using a small spoon shape into 30-40 meatballs.
4
Brown 1/2 meatballs in 2 1/2 Tbs oil in a large skillet about 6 minutes turning as sides brown.
5
Remove to a platter.
6
Brown remaining meatball adding rest of oil if needed 2-3 minutes turning as above.
7
Remove to platter.
8
To the skillet add chicken broth,lemon juice, remaining tarragon, salt if desired& pepper.
9
Heat to a low boil.
10
You may thicken the broth with cornstarch/water mix if desire or leave it with out.
11
Add meat balls to pan coat with sauce.
12
Serve as an appetizer or serve over rice or egg noodles.
13
Best if prepared a day ahead of time.
14
Also freezes well.

588

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 egg, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs (2 1/2 slices), 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Turkey Tarragon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mom'S Turkey Tarragon Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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