Steve's Kitchen/Entrées/Meal Prep

Turkey Meatballs

Lean, Flavorful, Meal Prep Essential

"High protein, low fat. Batch cook and eat all week."

30Minutes
8gProtein/Ball
2/5Difficulty
65Cal/Ball
8gProtein
2gCarbs
3gFat

The Ingredients

Makes ~20 meatballs.

The Meatballs

  • 1.5 lbsLean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1Egg
  • ⅓ cupBreadcrumbs (or oat flour)
  • ¼ cupParmesan, grated
  • 2 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1 tspItalian seasoning
  • ½ tspSalt
  • ¼ tspBlack pepper
  • 2 tbspFresh parsley, chopped

The Method

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with hands until just combined — don't overwork.

Don't Overwork

Overmixing = tough meatballs. Mix until ingredients are distributed, then stop.

3

Roll into 1.5-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Place on baking sheet with space between.

4

Bake 18-20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F and outside is golden.

5

Serve with marinara, over zoodles, with rice, in a sub — endless options.

Variations

Asian Style

Add ginger, scallions, soy sauce instead of Italian seasoning. Serve with teriyaki.

Buffalo Meatballs

Toss cooked meatballs in buffalo sauce. Serve with ranch or blue cheese.

Greek Style

Add feta, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with tzatziki.