Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatballs
Take it back to basics with these keto turkey meatballs. They’re the perfect addition to your meal whether you’re making them for yourself or hosting a party. These are far healthier than the pre-cooked frozen meatballs that can be bought at the store and it’s a bonus that these are also cheaper to make at home!
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Take it back to basics with these keto turkey meatballs. They’re the perfect addition to your meal whether you’re making them for yourself or hosting a party. These are far healthier than the pre-cooked frozen meatballs that can be bought at the store and it’s a bonus that these are also cheaper to make at home!
Why you’ll love this turkey recipe
This is a basic keto meatball recipe you can easily alter to your taste. Feel free to add in chopped spinach, kale or parsley if you’re interested in making this simply a low carb meatball. Another option is to add in some grated Parmesan for a salty bite. For extra spice, chili powder would also be a nice option. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients needed for turkey meatballs
- Ground turkey
- Egg
- Seasoned bread crumbs
- Chopped onions
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Tomato paste or Ketchup
How to make meatballs from ground turkey
This recipe comes together in just 4 easy steps!
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Form meatballs from 1 tbsp of mixture mold into the shape of a ball.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes on a lightly oiled 10 x 15 x 1 inch pan, or until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center.
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Tips For Juicy Keto Turkey Meatballs
Now as you may know, turkey meatballs can tend to be a bit…uh…how do we say….. DRY!! Here are a few tips to ensure your keto meatballs bake up nice and juicy!
- Don’t over-mix the meat too much. Dump all the ingredients in the bowl and use your hands to mix them all up gently with your hands. Yeah meatballs love being touched.
- Always make a tiny test patty. You want to make sure your meatballs taste amazing before you make up the entire batch. Fry up a small piece and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Add some fat and moisture. Turkey meat is very lean and dries out easily. Adding things like an egg, milk, cream, mayo, grated veggies, olive oil etc. will help it in the juicy department.
- Don’t overcook it! This recipe makes small meatballs which means they cook quick. If your oven tends to run a bit hotter or you use a very lean turkey then they will cook ever fast. So just keep an eye on that first batch (if you’re making several) so you’ll know how your oven behaves with this recipe.
That’s it! Go make some delicious keto meatballs sista!
Enjoy!
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Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Equipment You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tsp chopped onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste or 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Form meatballs from 1 tbsp of mixture mold into the shape of a ball.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes on a lightly oiled 10 x 15 x 1 inch pan, or until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center.
Notes
Nutrition
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Wow!! Those turkey meatballs look so delicious and yummy!! Thanks for this great recipe, it’s really healthy. I love it. 🙂
This is the best recipe I’ve made in months! I think this needs to be a once a week ordeal in my house. Fantastic! I think tomorrow, I’m making a huge batch and freezing them!! Thank you
Can you please send me the recipe? I cannot seem to find it on the site. Thank you.
Sorry about that Danielle,
I encountered a plugin problem when I updated to wordpress 3.9. It’s working and showing now: http://fitnesscheerleader.com/nutrition/recipes/lean-turkey-meatballs/
Thanks for pointing that out to me!
These turkey meatballs were a fantastic hit with the kiddos, and little did the kids know that these are far healthier for them than the pre-cooked frozen meatballs that can be bought at the store – it’s a bonus that these are also cheaper to make at home!
Thanks for sharing your recipe, Janice. For someone like myself who doesn’t know how to cook, I still found your recipe quite straightforward! One quick question: What oil do you use for the baking? Extra virgin olive?
Cheers,
Kodjo
I love meatballs, especially for holiday parties! cheers!!