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Turkey Meatballs - No Breadcrumbs

These turkey meatballs – no breadcrumbs – are juicy, easy to make, and full of flavor. A simple recipe that comes together with just a few basic ingredients, no breadcrumbs needed. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or freezing for later.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Poultry
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Servings: 20 -22 meatballs
Calories: 578kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.7 lb ground turkey Note 1
  • 2 onions about 3.5 oz/ 100 g
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 apples about 9 oz/ 250 g
  • 1 handful parsley fresh
  • 3-4 sprigs oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons ground almonds divided (more if needed for coating)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder more or less to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 220°C. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix: Place the ground turkey in a large bowl. Grate the onion and garlic cloves. Peel the apples and grate them as well. Add them to the meat together with the chopped herbs, grated Parmesan, lightly beaten eggs, 1 tablespoon of ground almonds, chili, salt, and pepper. Combine well, but don't overmix.
    1.7 lb ground turkey + 2 onions + 2 garlic cloves + 2 apples + 1 handful parsley + 3-4 sprigs oregano + 2 tablespoons Parmesan + 2 eggs + 1 tablespoon of the ground almonds + ½ teaspoon chili powder + 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Form the meatballs, about ¼ cup turkey mixture for each meatball. Press to flatten them slightly; they should now be about 2 inches/ 5 cm large. Coat them in the remaining 3 tablespoons of ground almonds. If necessary, use a little more ground almonds, but the coating should be light.
  • Sear the meatballs: Heat half of the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Sear the turkey meatballs in two batches, cooking each batch for about 3–4 minutes and turning them occasionally. Add the remaining oil to the pan before starting the second batch.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Bake: Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Notes

  1. Ground meat: You can also make this recipe with ground beef, pork, chicken, or a mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g