Ground turkey meatballs recipe
Get your daily dose of protein with these healthy and flavorful ground turkey meatballs. Quick and easy to make, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 kg turkey shoulder mince
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 100 ml milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp dry parsley
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp a bit of chili (optional)
- 1 eggs
- 1 onion
Instructions
- Begin by finely chopping onions and fry them in a pan until they turn a golden brown color.
- In a separate large bowl, add breadcrumbs and milk, allowing the mixture to sit for a few minutes to absorb the liquid. Next, season with spices, add beaten eggs and the caramelized onions, and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the ground turkey, using your hands (or a spatula) to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C and prepare a baking tray by lining it with a sheets of baking paper.
- Form the mixture into 2.5-3 cm meatballs. Place the meatballs in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Afterward, check one meatball by taking it out and cutting it in half. If the inside is still red, then cook for 5-10 more minutes.
- Serve with potatoes (of mashed potatoes) and fresh cucumber.