Best 6 Baked Ground Turkey Porcupine Meatballs Recipes

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Baked ground turkey porcupine meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This hearty dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion and can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Ground turkey is a lean and healthy protein, and when combined with other ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seasonings, it creates a flavorful and satisfying meatball that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. The meatballs are then baked in a flavorful sauce until they are tender and juicy.

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CLASSIC PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Porcupine meatballs, a mixture of beef and rice cooked in a tomato sauce, are an old-fashioned favorite, either oven-baked or simmered on the stove.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2/3 cup raw long-grain white rice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or Cajun seasoning )
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if cooking on the stovetop)
For the Sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (or two 8-ounce cans)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the rice, water, chopped onion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Shape the ground beef mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to help make them uniform in size. (Or you can weigh them as you shape them.) Place them in an ungreased 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Make the sauce by mixing together the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce in a measuring cup or bowl.
  • Now it's time to cook the meatballs. Continue reading for the oven method, or scroll down to the stovetop method.
  • Pour the sauce over the porcupine meatballs, cover the baking dish tightly with foil, and bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake the meatballs 15 to 20 minutes longer, until bubbling and cooked through. Serve and enjoy.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the shaped meatballs and cook, turning, until the meatballs are evenly browned. Drain and discard the drippings.
  • Add the tomato sauce ingredients to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Continue cooking for about 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add water, if necessary. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MELINDA'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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This is, by far, the best recipe for porcupine meatballs I have ever had. This is a recipe that was given to my mom when she married back in 1970. The recipe also includes cooking directions for stovetop cooking or cooking in the oven. Hope you enjoy as much as our family does.

Provided by Melinda S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup water
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water, or more as needed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup water, onion, salt, celery salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the meatballs. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain and discard any excess grease. Pour the tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in more water if the sauce becomes too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1414.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BAKED TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Quick, healthy, and delicious!

Provided by Kudra

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Turkey

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup thinly sliced baby spinach
1 egg
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, spinach, egg, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Roll mixture into palm-size meatballs and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and outside is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 349.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

TURKEY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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This is one of my favorite meals. We make it at least once a month. I love to serve it with cream cheese corn and green beans. The original recipe for Porcupine Meatballs calls for ground beef, but after we tried ground turkey, we never went back.

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup Minute Rice
1/2 cup water
1/2 onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (large can)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (small can)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, rice, 1/2 cup water, onion, garlic powder, pepper and salts.
  • Form into golf ball size meatballs and place in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the tomatoes sauce, worchesterchire and 1 cup water.
  • Pour over the meatballs. Cover and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 1554.6, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8, Protein 25.7

TURKEY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Very tasty meatballs and very easy to make! The rice pops out to make them look like little porcupines! You can use the same amount of ground beef if you prefer!

Provided by gnb1964

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
1/2 onion, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Campbell's condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Mix everything together except tomato soup and form into meatballs. Place in casserole dish and pour tomato soup over the meatballs. Bake at 350 oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.9, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 988.9, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.8, Protein 34

TURKEY & PORK MEATBALLS



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Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. -Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 pound ground pork
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
Hot cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Pulse bread in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl. Combine bread crumbs with the next 7 ingredients. Add turkey and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-in. balls., Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top; stir gently. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1049mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground turkey. Look for ground turkey that is at least 93% lean. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and flavorful.
  • Use fresh bread crumbs. Stale bread crumbs will make the meatballs dry and crumbly. If you don't have fresh bread crumbs, you can make your own by toasting bread and then grinding it in a food processor.
  • Don't overmix the meatballs. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly. The meatballs should be cooked until they are no longer pink in the center. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. The meatballs can be served with tomato sauce, gravy, or even barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked ground turkey porcupine meatballs are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, baked ground turkey porcupine meatballs are a great option.

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