Perfect Turkey Meatballs
By: Minda, Posted: 1/17/2024
Looking for the perfect meatball to complement your spaghetti, meatball subs, or to bring to a potluck? Try out our Perfect Turkey Meatballs.
Looking for other options to complete your dinner? Try our Jumbo Beef Meatballs, Oven Cooked Pulled Pork, or some Shredded Crock-Pot Chicken.
Our Perfect Turkey Meatballs
One of my families favorite things to have for a hearty lunch or dinner are these Perfect Turkey Meatballs. When making these meatballs we had three things in mind. One, we wanted something that would fit perfect on our meatball subs. Two, I wanted them made of ground turkey. Third, we wanted to make sure they were made with things we had on hand regularly. No special trips to the grocery store for these meatballs. So Mike and I set out to make these Perfect Turkey Meatballs.
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Turkey – My personal preference when cooking with ground meat is turkey. I’m not a huge beef eater and the flavor of pork or sausage is too strong for me. So we went with ground turkey on these meatballs.
Saltine Crackers – Rather than breadcrumbs, we choose to make our meatballs with saltine crackers. They do the exact same thing as breadcrumbs and we don’t have to store extra ingredients in our pantry.
Parmesan Cheese – Parmesan cheese is an essential ingredient in meatballs. Without, you will have a very dense ball of meat. Trust me, we have forgotten the cheese before and it’s just not the same.
Seasoning – Keeping with some traditional seasonings that we always have on hand, we are going with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Broth – I like to cook these meatballs in some chicken broth or water. This allows us to use them in other ways such as with BBQ sauce for potlucks.
Preferred Pairings for Perfect Turkey Meatballs
Looking for other dishes to serve with these Perfect Turkey Meatballs? Try them with our Homemade Dinner Rolls, Garlic Lemon Green Beans, or our Parmesan Broccoli and Asparagus.
Homemade Dinner Rolls – Homemade Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Try these out at your next family meal or whip them up for a Holiday Feast.
Garlic Lemon Green Beans – These Garlic Lemon Green Beans are a refreshing side for dinner tonight. Just a little garlic, lemon and a sprinkle of parm for perfection.
Parmesan Broccoli and Asparagus – Looking for some veggies to go along with dinner? Parmesan Broccoli and Asparagus is a yummy side to help get your daily dose of veggies in.
Ingredients for Perfect Turkey Meatballs
- 1.25 lb Ground Turkey
- 3/4 Ream Saltine Crackers (crumbled)
- 1 small Onion (diced)
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbs Oregano
- 1 tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 tbs Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbs Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
Directions
Combine ingredients in a large bowl: In a large mixing bowl combine ground turkey, saltine crackers, onion, egg, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper. To ensure all ingredients are well incorporated its best to combine with gloved or clean hands.
Measure out and roll meatballs: Once all ingredients are fully combined, measure out the meatballs using one heaping tablespoon. Roll each meatball and set aside.
Cook meatballs over the stove in a large pan until cooked through: Heat a large pan on medium. Add meatballs into pan and pour just enough chicken broth to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover pan and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serve and enjoy: Serve with your favorite marinara over pasta or in a yummy meatball sub.
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minutesLooking for the perfect meatball to complement your spaghetti, meatball subs, or to bring to a potluck? Try out our Perfect Turkey Meatballs.
Ingredients
1.25 lb Ground Turkey
3/4 Ream Saltine Crackers (crumbled)
1 small Onion (diced)
1 Egg
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tbs Oregano
1 tbs Garlic Powder
1 tbs Onion Powder
1 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbs Olive Oil
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
Directions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl: In a large mixing bowl combine ground turkey, saltine crackers, onion, egg, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper. To ensure all ingredients are well incorporated its best to combine with gloved or clean hands.
- Measure out and roll meatballs: Once all ingredients are fully combined, measure out the meatballs using one heaping tablespoon. Roll each meatball and set aside.
- Cook meatballs over the stove in a large pan until cooked through: Heat a large pan on medium. Add meatballs into pan and pour just enough chicken broth to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover pan and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with your favorite marinara over pasta or in a yummy meatball sub.
