Turkey Meatballs

• servings: 7 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)

1 cup bread crumbs

2/3 cup minced onion

1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

2 eggs

3 cloves garlic (minced)

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)

Directions

To make the meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Using a strong spatula or your hands (I like to wear latex gloves), mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (you should have around 48 total).

To bake the meatballs:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Coat a wire rack with nonstick spray and set on prepared baking sheet.

Arrange meatballs on rack, brush with oil, and bake until browned with crispy edges, about 15 to 20 minutes (an internal thermometer should read 165 degrees for 15 seconds).

To fry the meatballs:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and the meatballs are cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch (an internal thermometer should read 165 degrees for 15 seconds). Add more oil between batches if the skillet looks dry.

To freeze the meatballs:

Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, not touching. Freeze until solid, about 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store up to 1 month.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (6-7 meatballs
• Calories: 306 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 124 mg
• Sodium: 220 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 35 g