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Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs

🇺🇸 United States

Servings: 6 (3 meatballs each) Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 large white or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 large stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1 tsp sea salt, divided
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh sage, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) with one rack in the center and one near the top.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and half the salt; cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
  4. Stir in breadcrumbs, parsley, rosemary, sage, and remaining salt.
  5. Add ground turkey and gently mix by hand until just combined; avoid overworking.
  6. Scoop into 1 1/2 Tbsp portions, shape into balls, and arrange in the same skillet (or a lightly oiled baking sheet).
  7. Bake on the center rack for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Switch oven to broil, move skillet to the top rack, and broil 2-3 minutes until browned. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.

Notes

Serve with classic Thanksgiving sides like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. Leftovers keep in the fridge 2-3 days or freezer up to 1 month; reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. To freeze uncooked, shape into patties instead of balls for more even cooking from frozen.

Source: minimalistbaker.com