Best 9 Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and succulent main course that's sure to impress your family and friends, look no further than turkey meatballs in garlic sauce. This delectable dish combines the tender, lean texture of ground turkey with the rich, savory flavors of garlic, herbs, and spices, all enveloped in a creamy, velvety sauce. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a comforting meal on a weeknight, this recipe is guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN GARLIC SAUCE



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Garlic and meatballs pair beautifully, especially over rice or noodles. -Audrey Thibodeau, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup finely crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup V8 juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 meatballs. Place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the V8 juice, broth and garlic. Turn meatballs; spoon sauce over top. Reduce heat to 350°. Bake 20 minutes longer, basting every 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE



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This quick and easy dish of meatballs in a creamy vegetable sauce tastes great over noodles or other pasta. This recipe of my grandmother's has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. You may need extra bread to sop up the yummy sauce!

Provided by KLANE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed vegetable soup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs and egg. Mix well, and shape into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in condensed soup and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink, approximately 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 163.5 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1324.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH GINGER AND GARLIC



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Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dark meat ground turkey
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 scallions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, scallions and garlic. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large, high-sided cast-iron pan over medium heat.
  • Using a small ice cream or cookie scoop, scoop the ground turkey mixture and roll in your hands to make 1-inch meatballs. Cook the meatballs in a single layer in the heated oil until brown all over and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. (Alternatively, you can brown the meatballs in the oil then bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven to finish cooking for 5 to 6 minutes.)
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the honey, sambal and vinegar. Whisk together and set aside.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oil and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve warm with the sweet and spicy dipping sauce.

BASIC TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Everybody loves meatball night! These classic turkey meatballs pair perfectly with your favorite pasta and sauce, or alongside any of your favorite vegetables. Make a double or triple batch of meatballs and freeze for future meals!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pasta, for serving
Sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, panko, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and onion mixture. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
  • Shape the turkey mixture into 1½-inch balls (you should have about 14). Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve with pasta and sauce of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 1 gram

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

ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CHILE-GARLIC GLAZE



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My favorite recipes are easy, nutritious, and delicious and these meatballs are all of those things. I find recipes with ground turkey tend to be bland, but the fresh ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in these make them very flavorful.

Provided by CaraMeg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey
¼ cup corn flake crumbs
1 egg
3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon chile-garlic paste (sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon palm sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large baking tray with cooking spray.
  • Combine turkey, corn flake crumbs, egg, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, parsley, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange on the prepared baking tray.
  • Combine soy sauce, water, chile-garlic paste, and palm sugar in a separate bowl to make the glaze.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until no longer pink on the outside, about 10 minutes. Coat the meatballs with the glaze. Continue baking until glaze thickens, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 849.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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My sweetie and I have fought the battle of the bulge forever. This is my less-fattening take on meatballs. They're slow-cooker easy, and so flavorful! - Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg substitute, bread crumbs, onion, pepper and seasoning blend. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, bay leaves, garlic and seasonings. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; serve with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MEATBALL & GARLIC BREAD TRAYBAKE



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Make this comforting meatball and garlic bread traybake for a dinner the whole family will enjoy. You could buy a pack of meatballs if you're short on time

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h

Yield Serves 3 (or 2 adults and 2 children)

Number Of Ingredients 13

350g turkey thigh mince
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp fennel seeds
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tsp sugar
150g ball mozzarella, torn into pieces
4 garlic breadsticks or garlic bread slices, torn or chopped into chunks
25g cheddar, grated
green salad or spaghetti, to serve

Steps:

  • Combine the mince, oregano, fennel seeds and some seasoning in a bowl. Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls. Heat half the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan and cook the meatballs until browned all over - don't worry if they're not cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook until softened, about 10-12 mins, stirring regularly. Stir in the garlic for another minute, then the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes and sugar.
  • Simmer for 10-15 mins, then season to taste. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, then add the mozzarella, garlic bread and the cheddar on top. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

TURKEY MEATBALL GARLIC BREAD HEROES



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Garlic     Tomato     turkey     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     Father's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

Tomato Sauce:
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in purée
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Meatballs:
3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 5 to 6 slices firm white sandwich bread)
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (about 5 ounces)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground turkey (not breast meat)
Garlic Bread:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 hot dog or long potato buns or hoagie rolls
Special Equipment
An instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Make Tomato Sauce:
  • Purée tomatoes with their purée in a blender.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomato purée, sugar, and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Make Meatballs While Sauce Simmers:
  • Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in eggs, cheese, garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt, then add turkey and blend with your hands until just combined well (do not overmix).
  • Form 1 1/2-tablespoon portions into meatballs and arrange on 2 well-oiled large, heavy, rimmed baking sheets.
  • Make Garlic Bread:
  • Stir together butter, oil, garlic, salt, cheese, parsley, and pepper in a bowl. Spread about 2 rounded teaspoons garlic butter onto both split sides of each bun. Arrange buns, buttered sides up, on a large baking sheet.
  • Broil Meatballs and Garlic Bread:
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil meatballs 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through (165°F on instant-read thermometer), 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Broil buns, buttered sides only, until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute, watching closely (buns brown fast).
  • Assemble Heroes:
  • Spoon some sauce on each bun, then top with 4 meatballs (depending on size of buns), and drizzle with more sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to grind the turkey meat. This will make the meatballs more tender and juicy.
  • Mix the ground turkey with bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, and parsley. This will help to bind the meatballs together and give them flavor.
  • Season the ground turkey mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. This will add flavor to the meatballs.
  • Form the ground turkey mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat. This will help to seal in the juices and give the meatballs a nice color.
  • Add the garlic sauce and simmer the meatballs until they are cooked through. This will infuse the meatballs with flavor.
  • Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Turkey meatballs in garlic sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the garlic sauce is flavorful and rich. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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