Giant Turkey Meatballs

Giant Turkey Meatballs

Ready in 55 mins

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Servings

Servings 8 giant meatballs

Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs ground turkey Granny’s
  • 1 tbsp Italian parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Filling

  • ½ cup onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 3 oz smoked Gouda shredded
  • 2 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper  

Meatballs

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper  

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350⁰F (190⁰C).
  • Sauté onions in olive oil until lightly browned.
  • Add garlic and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Add remaining filling ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Divide meat mixture into eight balls and press each one flat, about 1/4” thick.
  • Add filling to the middle of each and form back into balls making sure all the filling is covered.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Top each meatball with a tablespoon of tomato sauce, sprinkle of parsley and parmesan. Return to oven for another 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSodium: 770mg

Credit:

Manitoba Turkey Producers