Best 7 Beef And Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that will satisfy everyone's taste buds? Beef and turkey meatballs are a versatile dish that can be cooked in various ways and are perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of ground beef and turkey, these meatballs are packed with protein and flavor. They can be baked, fried, or even grilled, and can be served with a variety of sauces and toppings. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick and easy dinner option, or just want to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal, beef and turkey meatballs are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These juicy meatballs with a tender, light texture are packed with flavorful herbs. The meat mixture is softer than you might expect, thanks to the addition of ricotta, but sacrificing a perfectly round shape is worth it. You'll make these turkey meatballs so often you just might forget about your beef meatball recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup finely ground fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 to 4 slices white bread, crusts removed)
1/2 cup milk
1 pound ground turkey (93/7 ratio)
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle the olive oil and canola oil in an even layer over the paper.
  • Pour the breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl, pour the milk over top and stir to fully moisten the breadcrumbs. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix with your hands just until combined.
  • Scoop 1/4-cupfuls of meatball mixture and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet; you should have 12 meatballs. Gently roll them into balls. Bake until bottoms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes more until the meatballs are cooked through.

BEEF AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Beef and Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mlmancini77

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 25 each, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground chuck
1 yellow onion
10 garlic cloves
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup romano cheese
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, form into 25 balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEATBALLS WITH ANY MEAT



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Making great meatballs is all about memorizing a basic ratio that you can adjust to suit your taste. Start with a pound of ground meat - any kind will work, even fish if you want to take it in that direction. Add 1/2 cup bread crumbs for lightness, a teaspoon of salt, and an egg to bind it together. That's all you need. Pepper and other spices, chopped herbs and minced allium (garlic, onion, scallions or shallot) can be added to taste. Then broil or fry as you like.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weeknight, meatballs, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground meat (pork, beef, veal, chicken, turkey or a combination)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper and/or ground cumin, curry powder, chile flakes, garam masala, etc., to taste
Minced garlic, onion, scallions or shallot
Chopped parsley, basil or cilantro
Olive oil, for frying (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Broil until golden and firm, 7 to 10 minutes. Or fry in oil until deeply browned all over. Sprinkle with more salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 311 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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.

TURKEY MEATBALLS



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This is a main dish, ground turkey meatballs made with instant rice and simmered in onion soup. Tastes great!! Serve with veggies - the rice is already inside!

Provided by CHRSTIE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1 ounce) envelopes dry onion soup mix
water as needed
2 pounds ground turkey
1 (6.8 ounce) package beef flavored instant rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In slow cooker, combine onion soup mix with enough water to fill slow cooker halfway. Set slow cooker to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until soup boils.
  • Meanwhile, to make meatballs: In a large bowl combine turkey with rice and flavoring mix and mix together; then add egg beat and mix well. Form mixture into 2 inch balls and brown in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Once soup is boiling, add browned meatballs to slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on medium setting, 6 hours on low setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 272.2 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 48.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 2212.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Tender meatballs filled with onions and Parmesan, bathed in plenty of tomato sauce, are classics in every way except for one: They call for turkey instead of the usual beef (or beef-veal-pork combination). Serve them over spaghetti or polenta, or stuff them into a hero roll for a sandwich. Try to use ground dark meat turkey here if you can, it has a deeper, richer flavor than ground white meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, meatballs, main course

Time 50m

Yield 28 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving, if desired
1/2 cup panko or other plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped chives or basil
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, very cold
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 cups marinara sauce, more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cheese, bread crumbs, onion, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and mix well. Add turkey and egg and blend with your hands until well mixed. If you've got time, cover mixture and chill for an hour or up to 24 hours. These are easiest to form into balls while very cold. Form into 28 meatballs, each about 1 1/4-inches in diameter.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan. When hot, add enough of the meatballs to fit in one layer without crowding, and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, add another tablespoon of oil to pan and brown another layer of meatballs, transferring them to the plate as they brown. Repeat until all meatballs are browned, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • When meatballs are all browned, add marinara sauce to pan and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits on the pan bottom. Return meatballs and their juices to pan, shake pan to cover the meatballs with sauce, and lower heat. Partly cover pan and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with more cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 827 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your meatballs will taste. Look for fresh, lean ground beef and ground turkey, and use a variety of fresh herbs and spices.
  • Season Your Meatballs Well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of seasonings in your meatballs. This is what will give them their flavor. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and basil.
  • Handle Your Meatballs Gently: Overworking your meatballs will make them tough. Be gentle when mixing the ingredients together, and don't over-knead the meatballs.
  • Cook Your Meatballs Thoroughly: Make sure your meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. This will help prevent foodborne illness.

Conclusion:

These beef and turkey meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them with spaghetti and meatballs, in a sub sandwich, or as an appetizer, they're sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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