These turkey meatballs are everything a weeknight dinner should be: juicy, cheesy, and simmered in a rich tomato and garlic sauce that begs for crusty bread or a pile of pasta. They come together fast, cook in one pan, and taste like you spent all afternoon on them.
Ingredients
- 600 g ground turkey (or chicken)
- 100 g cheese, grated
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley), chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- Breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)
- For the sauce: 400 g canned tomatoes in their juice, crushed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- A little water
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Mix the ground meat with the grated cheese, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Add a few breadcrumbs if the mixture needs binding.
- Form into meatballs and sear quickly on both sides until golden.
- For the sauce, combine the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and a splash of water.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and simmer covered on low for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
Tips
- Do not overwork the meat mixture — gentle mixing keeps the meatballs tender.
- Sear the meatballs just until golden; they finish cooking in the sauce and stay juicy.
- A splash of water in the sauce keeps it from thickening too fast while the meatballs simmer.
If you love easy meatball dinners, try our Chicken Patties with Tomato and Cheese or the Layered Tortilla Beef Bake. For more meatball recipes, browse the recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 130.3 kcal, protein 9.2 g, fat 6.2 g, carbs 9.7 g