Turkey meatballs All too often, however, turkey meatballs are dry and bland, since the meat is leaner than more traditional beef or pork. So we took to the kitchen to figure out how to make the juiciest, most flavorful turkey meatballs, and came away with a few smart secrets that yield foolproof turkey meatballs every time. In a large bowl, stir ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan (if using), onion, egg, garlic, parsley, chives, and milk until combined.

Ingredients of Turkey meatballs

  1. You need 2 lbs of ground turkey 85/15.
  2. Prepare 1 lb of ground white turkey.
  3. Prepare 10 of whole wheat Ritz Crackers (crushed finely).
  4. Prepare 1 of large egg.
  5. Prepare 1 tsp of onion powder.
  6. Prepare 1/2 tsp of granulated garlic powder.
  7. You need 1/4 tsp of ground cayenne.
  8. It's 1/2 tsp of white pepper.
  9. It's 1 tsp of seasalt.
  10. Prepare 1 tablespoon of Italian season.
  11. You need 1 can of tomato paste.
  12. You need 2 cans of crushed tomatoes.
  13. You need half of a jar or prepared pasta sauce, any kind (about 2 cups).
  14. It's 2 cups of water.

Turkey meatballs step by step

  1. In a large bowl mix all of the ground turkey.
  2. Add large egg.
  3. Mix in crushed Ritz Crackers.
  4. Add spices, continue to mix until all ingredients are combined.
  5. Using an ice cream scoop start scooping out the meatballs.
  6. Drop into a large pot of boiling water, about half way full of water.
  7. Cook for 30 minutes on med high.
  8. In a separate pot mix tomato paste, sauce, and water.
  9. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
  10. Add meatballs to sauce and continue to cook on low heat for 30 minutes longer..
  11. Serve with your choice of pasta or rice..
  12. Enjoy 😉😉.

These turkey meatballs come out tender and juicy every time. Here are a few great tips to make sure your meatballs come out absolutely perfectly! Don't overmix the meat, you just want to mix until everything is combined. Don't skip the fresh parsley (or the seasonings), it makes a huge difference in this recipe.. Turkey Meatball Recipe Leaner than beef, these Turkey Meatballs are healthy, packed with flavor, and incredibly moist on the inside.

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