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Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Greek Turkey Meatballs are packed with fresh herbs and bright Mediterranean flavor. Made with ground turkey, mint, parsley, and simple seasonings, they can be quickly pan-seared for a crisp exterior or baked for an easy, no-fuss option.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93/7
- 1 large egg large, whisked
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs plain, gluten-free or low-carb*
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves fresh, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning homemade
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons flour gluten-free, optional
- 2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive
Instructions
- Combine ground turkey, whisked egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mint, parsley, Greek seasoning, and salt in a large bowl.1 pound ground turkey, 1 large egg, ½ cup plain breadcrumbs, ½ cup red onion, 2 tablespoons mint leaves, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning, ½ - ¾ teaspoon salt
- Mix until well combined by either using a spatula or your hands.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into a bowl. Spray a bit of non-stick cooking spray on your hands if you’re having trouble with the mixture sticking.
- Repeat with the remaining meat mixture until you have 20 meatballs.
- Optional: (Skip this step if baking the meatballs in the oven.) Place flour in a medium-sized shallow bowl and roll the meatballs in it. Shake off any excess flour.3 tablespoons flour
To Pan-Sear:
- Place a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet over medium heat along with 1 tablespoon of oil.2 tablespoons oil
- Add 10 of the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 7-9 minutes, turning every 1-2 minutes. You’ll know the meatballs are done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
To Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
- Place meatballs evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve Greek turkey meatballs with a side of Tzatziki sauce and homemade pita bread. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Breadcrumbs: You can also substitute with a low-carb pork Panko if you're on a low-carb diet.
- Storing: These ground turkey meatballs will last for up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Place them on a large baking sheet and pre-freeze for 3-4 hours. Once firm, add the meatballs to a freezer-safe container or gallon-sized Ziploc bag. These meatballs will freeze well for up to a year, but do start to loose their quality after 3-4 months.
- Meat: While this recipe calls for turkey, you can use ground pork, chicken, or beef.
- Sauce: You can grab store-bought tzatziki sauce, but it's so simple to make your own.
- Sear: For a beautiful, crusty sear, roll the meatballs in flour before cooking them in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
