Matt’s Famous Italian Turkey Meatballs
on Jan 04, 2018, Updated May 14, 2024
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Can I just say for a minute that you guys are CRUSHING IT! Tons of you are Whole30ing this month or just trying to cook healthy meals at home and that is amazing. I am a fan of January resolutions but as you might know by now – I am pregnant and loving/ needing all the carbs! So although I am not doing a Whole30 I am making an effort to get back in the kitchen after a rough first trimester filled with lots of takeout. So of course we are sticking to recipes we know and love best. This turkey meatball recipe has been on repeat in our house for years, and I have never shared the recipe – shame on me! I call them “Matt’s Famous Italian Turkey Meatballs” because usually Matt (the hubs) is the one making these.
A long time he wanted meatballs during our first Whole30 so I said okay can you make them? I just told him to use some almond flour and egg and whatever seasonings he wanted. That night we had the best meatballs EVER and I tasked him with making them every time we wanted meatballs. Now he takes great pride in his epic recipe and I managed to get him to share his secrets with us! It is super simple and utilizes that spice rack beautifully. Not too much, not too little, just enough flavor without being complicated. I think these are going to become a usual rotation in your kitchen very soon! I usually serve them with just some roasted veggies but they are also great on spiralized zucchini or sweet potatoes! And of course always top with a good marinara sauce too!
The most simple and best meal we have!
HUBBA HUBBA.
Here are a few more recipes for you to try with these amazing meatballs:
Crispy Garlic Potatoes {Whole30}
Fiesta Salad with Salsa Vinaigrette
Rosemary Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake
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Matt's Famous Italian Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional topping:
- Marinara sauce!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix together with your clean hands so all of the ingredients get combined completely evenly. Try not to overmix too much.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Scoop meat into balls until you form around 16-18 balls. Space them out evenly so they aren’t touching each other.
- Place the pan in the oven for 16 minutes.
- Remove and enjoy with some marinara sauce and roasted veggies!
Delicious and easy!
The best combo!!
Could I possibly sub arrowroot flour in this? Craving meatballs, but don’t want to buy almond flour!
I haven’t tried that but let me know if it works!
Yummmmm! Making these for a superbowl party tomorrow! They’re in the oven as we speak! Er… Write.
Hope you loved!!
Looks delish! Have you tried making these in the InstantPot?
I have not!
Could ground beef be substituted for ground turkey? Have all the ingredients except ground turkey. Thanks!
Yes of course!
Made these tonight with marinara sauce and zoodles. They were a hit, everyone loved them. They have great flavor and good texture. Will be making these again soon ❤️
So good to hear!!
I made these tonight for lunch tomorrow! So excited to try them! Thanks!
Made these for the first time. Follow recipe exactly and cook exactly 16 min and they are juicy and the best meatball EVER! Served with marinara and mozzarella. Garlic Parmesan roasted broccoli and Italian side salad. Excellent dinner!
Yumm!! Sounds perfect!
I made these the other night and it was SO DELICIOUS! Very juicy with great texture and flavor. My husband has requested that I make them again!
That’s great!! They are an awesome staple recipe!
No joke, some of the best meatballs I’ve ever had and so easy. 10/10 Matt (and Kelsey!) new favorite recipe
That’s awesome, thanks Kali!