Best 5 Southwestern Mini Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer, these southwestern mini turkey meatballs are sure to hit the spot. Made with ground turkey, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, these meatballs are packed with flavor and nutrition. They're also easy to make, and can be baked or fried. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and you've got a party-pleasing treat that everyone will love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 42 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 small onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground dark turkey meat
3 tablespoons olive oil
26 ounces Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Add the onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, ketchup, parsley, Parmesan, Pecorino, salt and pepper to a large bowl and blend. Mix in the turkey. Shape the turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a large plate or baking sheet.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Pour off any excess oil. Add the marinara sauce, about 3 cups. Return all the meatballs to the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the meatball mixture to a serving bowl. Serve with toothpicks.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams

MINI MEATBALLS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 medium meatballs or 70 small

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
2 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, thoroughly mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Shape into meatballs and place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes for medium or 25 minutes for bite-size. Stick toothpicks in the finished meatballs to serve as an appetizer.

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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This recipe is the most requested recipe in our household. It is the result of many attempts to get the right combination of seasonings for turkey instead of hamburger meatballs that still have that Swedish meatball taste. We much prefer the taste to the original hamburger recipe.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground turkey (7% lean)
1 egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 cans chicken broth
2 -3 cups home made white sauce
hot cooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the first ten ingredients and shape into 1 1/2" meatballs.
  • In a large non-stick Dutch oven, brown meatballs in 1 tbsp of butter, turning carefully every few minutes to brown all sides, maintaining meatball shape.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add white sauce.
  • (Note: I have used cream gravy or 2 cans cream soup such as mushroom or chicken to substitute for the white sauce. Both options work very well.) Stir, heat and serve over hot cooked egg noodles.

SOUTHWESTERN MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Bite-sized meatballs served with a spicy, creamy salsa dip. Makes enough for a party!

Provided by Dannon Oikos

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dannon Oikos®

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 egg
2 cups Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup prepared (jar) picante sauce or salsa, divided
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup black beans
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl Mix together yogurt, salsa, cumin and chipotle chili powder. Set 1 1/2 cups aside in the refrigerator.
  • In another bowl mix together turkey, crushed chips, egg, remaining seasoned yogurt, cilantro, corn, black beans. Using a small scoop spoon, make tablespoon sized balls, and place on a lightly greased shallow baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve meat balls on shredded lettuce with reserved sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SOUTHWESTERN MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Bite-sized meatballs served with a spicy, creamy salsa dip. Makes enough for a party!

Provided by Dannon Oikos

Categories     Dannon Oikos®

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 egg
2 cups Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup prepared (jar) picante sauce or salsa, divided
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup black beans
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl Mix together yogurt, salsa, cumin and chipotle chili powder. Set 1 1/2 cups aside in the refrigerator.
  • In another bowl mix together turkey, crushed chips, egg, remaining seasoned yogurt, cilantro, corn, black beans. Using a small scoop spoon, make tablespoon sized balls, and place on a lightly greased shallow baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve meat balls on shredded lettuce with reserved sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, form the meatballs into uniform sizes.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a combination of ground turkey and ground beef.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to suit your taste preferences.
  • To make the meatballs ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the meatballs in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
  • Garnish the meatballs with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving for an extra pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

These Southwestern Mini Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, and salsa creates a flavorful and juicy meatball that is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or simply enjoy them on their own, these meatballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that is both delicious and nutritious, give these Southwestern Mini Turkey Meatballs a try!

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