Healthy Turkey Sausage Meatballs Recipes

TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Cook sauce first to let flavors blend as long as possible. In a large deep skillet over medium high heat warm the olive oil. Add the onions, garlic salt and pepper and cook until onion is limp and fragrant. Add 1/2 cup of the basil, fennel, oregano tomatoes brining to a simmer. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally while preparing meatballs. Stir in remaining basil and wine (optional) when adding meatballs.
• For the meatballs, in a large bowl blend together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Add the turkey meat and sausage gently mixing into the breadcrumb mix with your fingers until combined. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (approximately 24). Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on top. Bake until cooked for 12-15 minutes. Once cooked add to sauce.
• Serve with spaghetti noodles or for a carb-free option, steam or stir-fried broccoli slaw.

CLASSIC ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, ketchup if using, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Using a wooden spoon, stir to blend. Add the ground turkey and sausage meat. Using fingers, gently mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (22 to 24 meatballs). Place the meatballs on a heavy nonstick baking sheet, spacing apart. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until cooked through, 15 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet with 2-inch-high sides over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the basil, the fennel, oregano and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup basil. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until the meatballs are heated through, about 10 minutes. Thin the sauce with chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed.
• Serve with grated Parmesan alongside.

TURKEY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; mix until herbs are evenly distributed. Combine minced onion, Cabernet Sauvignon, eggs, and garlic in a second bowl; mix until well combined.
• Mix together ground turkey and ground sausage in a third, large bowl. Add cheese mixture and onion mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
• Place spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan and stir in meatballs until coated. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.

TURKEY SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan.
• In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except barbeque sauce, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in pan.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown and thermometer inserted in center of ball reads at least 165°F. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.

10-MINUTE HEALTHY TURKEY MEATBALLS (NO BREADCRUMBS!)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
• In a bowl, add ground turkey, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, egg, sesame oil, and green onions. Gently mix until well combined. Careful not to overmix or the meatballs won't be moist and tender.
• Form the mixture into meatballs. Place on lined baking sheet. Using a medium cookie scoop makes 15 meatballs, 1-inch in diameter. You can definitely make them in whatever size you'd like, just make sure they are all the same size so they cook evenly.
• Broil on HIGH for 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.* Brush with more sesame oil on top for more flavor. Serve with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER TURKEY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Scrape into the bottom of a slow cooker and stir in tomatoes, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
• Combine remaining garlic, remaining salt, turkey sausage, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and parsley in a large bowl. Blend using your hands and form into 2-inch balls. Place into the slow cooker. Spoon tomato mixture over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 hours.

HEALTHY TURKEY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all of the above.
• Form into 18 2 tablespoons size balls. Place in a 9X13 pan.
• Cook 40 minutes at 350.
• Note: If you like smaller meatballs, just make them smaller and reduce cooking time to 20-25 minutes.

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium size pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn. Add crushed tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and bay leaf. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer on low 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese. Using wet hands, mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined. Form small meatballs, about the size of a ping ping ball (1/8th cup each).
• If you wish, you can brown the meatballs in a skillet, or brown them in the broiler on a sheet pan until the tops are golden, 7 to 8 minutes. OR you can gently plop them right into the sauce.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and onion and serve over pasta or whole wheat Italian bread.

TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Or I love using silicone baking mats, no oil necessary. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, zucchini, eggs, garlic, onion flakes, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well with your hands.
• Using small cookie scoop form 47 meatballs (it helps to dip hands in a bowl with cold water occasionally) and lay on baking sheets.
• Bake for 15 minutes, turn and toss with spatula (mostly to get rid off of that ground turkey residue) and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve hot.
• Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.

INA GARTEN'S TURKEY, SAUSAGE, AND PROSCIUTTO MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, sausage, prosciutto, bread mixture, Asiago, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine lightly, taking care not to over mix, then add the olive oil and egg and stir lightly to form the mixture.
• Shape into 2-inch round meatballs and spread out on the sheet pan. Brush with olive oil and bake until tops are brown and meatballs are cooked though, 35-40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring the marina sauce to a simmer. Add the cooked meatballs and bring to a simmer.
• Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then divide amongst bowls. Top with meatballs and marinara sauce. Serve with more grated cheese.