Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh ground turkey; 1 small dice sweet onion; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 to 3 cloves minced garlic; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, for dusting the meat balls before browning

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fresh ground turkey
1 small dice sweet onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 to 3 cloves minced garlic
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, for dusting the meat balls before browning

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Mix turkey meat, onion, fresh herbs, garlic, and salt and pepper.
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Add eggs, bread crumbs, and heavy cream.
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Roll meatballs to desired size.
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See Chef's Note 1.
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Heat a large saute pan.
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Add oil and butter and cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Browning the butter adds great flavor.
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See Chef's Note 2.
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Dust meatballs in a little flour and brown.
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The meatballs should be cooked on a medium-high heat.
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They can be finished in the oven by roasting or placed in pre-made tomato sauce.
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Remember this is only for browning the meatballs.
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Chef's Note 1:
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We recommend you taste and test as you go by make a small patty before you begin to assemble the meatballs.
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Chef's Note 2:
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Rub a little water in the palm of your hands.
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It makes the job easier.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds fresh ground turkey, 1 small dice sweet onion, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Meatballs

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