This Ground Turkey Meatball Recipe makes flavorful and juicy meatballs.
These meatballs are easy to prep, cook quickly and are full of flavor! Using just a few, simple ingredients like an egg, seasonings, almond flour and parmesan cheese, this recipe for turkey meatballs is low carb and low fat. And it makes a delicious main meat dish for dinner or to serve as an appetizer at the next party.
Ground Turkey Meatballs Recipe
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Best Recipe For Turkey Meatballs
- Ground turkey is a delicious substitute for ground beef. It is lower in fat, and lower in calories than its beef alternative.
- Easy ingredients! This recipe uses only 6 ingredients that are all low carb and that are likely already in the pantry or fridge.
- Simple recipes with quick prep are the best! In this recipe toss all the ingredients together, mix, roll into balls and place on a baking sheet, then let the oven do the work!
Turkey Meatball Ingredients
TURKEY: Any ground turkey will do for this recipe. However, the lean ground turkey will have a little less saturated fat.
SEASONING: Italian seasoning contains some oregano, basil, and other spices and herbs. Or make a homemade blend and have it ready on hand for future recipes.
CHEESE: Parmesan cheese has a tangy and salty bite that tastes so good with a variety of dishes. And when added to this recipe, not only does it add incredible flavor, it also helps bind the meat together.
FLOUR: In this recipe, regular flour is replaced with ground almond flour. This low-carb alternative is perfect used as a binder and adds flavor as well.
How To Make Turkey Meatballs
Enjoy making this recipe for turkey meatballs for an oven baked healthy entree that is warm, tender, and juicy!
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.
- Form into balls and drop onto a baking sheet.
- Bake (as per the recipe below).
Serving Suggestions
Turkey meatballs are so versatile and they can be served plain as a main meat dish with a side of Greek salad, with some parmesan roasted cauliflower, or lemon roasted asparagus. Or sauce them up with a low carb alfredo sauce or a creamy dijon mushroom sauce. They are delicious added to minestrone soup, ground beef soup or this low carb cabbage soup. And they also work great as an appetizer. Simply cook, skewer with a toothpick and serve with a low-carb dipping sauce.
Tips For Success!
- Cooked meatballs will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are so delish heated up with a little keto BBQ sauce for extra flavoring.
- Make this ground turkey meatball recipe in advance and freeze for up to 3 months stored in an airtight container.
- Thaw meatballs in the refrigerator first before reheating. They are easily warmed up in a pan on the stove, covered with foil in the oven, or even heated in an air fryer.
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Ground Turkey Meatball Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons almond flour
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until just combined.
- Divide meat mixture into 16 equal balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Cook for 25-27 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Store cooked and cooled meatballs in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw meatballs in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat turkey meatballs covered with foil in the oven, in a pan with a bit of oil on the stovetop, or even in the air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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