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The BEST Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Gravy

June 19, 2019

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The BEST Turkey Meatballs can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! These baked turkey meatballs are perfectly seasoned and exceptionally delicious. Topped with a simple herbed gravy, they’re impossible to resist. An amazing dinner made even better when with some of my Nana’s green beans and the BEST dinner rolls.

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The BEST Turkey Meatballs

If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy meal that you can prepare in under 30 minutes, well, you’ve come to the right place. I’m a sucker for quick and easy dinners and, over the years, I’ve shared so many of my favorite dinner recipes with you all. Today, I’ve got an incredibly easy turkey meatball recipe for you today that’s going to knock your socks off. Loaded with unbelievable flavor and texture, it’s a Thanksgiving meal in a meatball!

There’s truly nothing better than turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing together, smothered in a delicious gravy. I mean, that’s why we all love Thanksgiving so much, right? Well, if you don’t have hours to make a meal, and are really craving that combination of flavors, these easy turkey meatballs are for you!

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What Makes These Meatballs Extra Amazing?

Instead of using bread crumbs in this recipe, I used seasoned corn bread stuffing. It’s already got a ton of flavor and if anything goes together with turkey and gravy, it’s got to be stuffing!

I used a few traditional stuffing ingredients like chicken broth (or turkey broth), celery, and onion to keep the flavors authentic. I grated the onion so it really just disappears into the meatball but still gives tons of flavor.

How Long Do You Bake Turkey Meatballs?

This question has come up quite a bit in the comments. The issues is that it is hard to “see” when ground turkey meatballs are fully cooked due to the lighter color. If you follow my directions below, your meatballs will be fully cooked but you can always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. You want the internal temperature to be 165°F.

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Turkey Meatballs and Gravy

Instead of making the gravy from scratch, I used McCormick’s Simply Better Turkey Gravy.

I’ve never used store-bought gravy before because it just doesn’t have the depth of flavor that homemade gravy does. Not to mention it’s usually loaded with stuff I don’t want my family to eat. Not so with this gravy. Excellent flavor, texture, and seasoning. Gluten free, NO added MSG, and no artificial flavors. It’s just simply better.

Because I added fresh herbs to the meatballs, I amped up the flavor of the gravy with some fresh herbs as well. Thyme, rosemary, and sage. You could use anything you have on hand. Even a little parsley would be great. A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and no one will be able to tell that this gravy took a few minutes in the microwave to prepare.

If you prefer a homemade turkey gravy, check out my recipe here.

The BEST Turkey Meatballs can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! These baked turkey meatballs are perfectly seasoned and exceptionally delicious. Topped with gravy, they're impossible to resist.

Tips for Making the Best Turkey Meatballs

  • Do not over handle the ground turkey. You really just want to get the seasonings, turkey, and other ingredients nicely combined without crushing the ground turkey.
  • Use a cookie scoop. It keeps them all roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Wet your hands when forming the meatballs. A little water goes a long way in keeping the stickiness at bay.

My kids took one look at their plates and dug right in. Couldn’t blame them. These simple turkey meatballs were the easiest and tastiest meal I’ve made in a long time and it will be in our regular rotation from now on – per their adamant request 🙂

The BEST Turkey Meatballs can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! These baked turkey meatballs are perfectly seasoned and exceptionally delicious!

Can You Freeze Turkey Meatballs?

Yes. Absolutely! This is a great recipe to double or triple for future meals.

  1. Follow the directions below to bake the meatballs making sure to keep meatballs similar in size.
  2. Let the turkey meatballs cool on the baking sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for an hour to flash freeze.
  4. Transfer frozen meatballs to a freezer bag or freezer safe container and store for up to 1 month.
  5. Meatballs can be reheated in a 350°F oven. Simply place on a baking sheet, cover with foil and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or just heated through. You can also add them to a sauce and heat over medium heat until heated through.

What You Need To Make Turkey Meatballs

  • A rimmed baking sheet is perfect for baked turkey meatballs. They don’t have a lot of fat so you’re not going to get too much grease, but a rimmed baking sheet is always a safe choice.
  • I use a cookie scoop when I make meatballs. It keeps the meatballs are roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
  • A large bowl to mix everything together.

The next time you’re in the mood for a turkey dinner, give these baked turkey meatballs a try! They truly are the BEST turkey meatballs I’ve ever had!

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How To Make Turkey Meatballs

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The BEST Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Gravy

The BEST Turkey Meatballs can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! These baked turkey meatballs are perfectly seasoned and exceptionally delicious. Topped with a simple herbed gravy, they're impossible to resist!
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword dinner, ground turkey, turkey meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 24 meatballs
Calories 88kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

The BEST Turkey Meatballs

  • 16 oz lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Herbed Gravy

  • 12 oz McCormick Simply Better Turkey Gravy 1 container
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs chopped - thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

The BEST Turkey Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place stuffing in a resealable ziploc bag and crush lightly with a rolling pin or mallet. I ended up with one cup of stuffing crumbs.
  • In a large bowl, combine stuffing crumbs and chicken stock and stir to combine.
  • Mix in onion, celery, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add ground turkey and mix gently just until combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop to scoop out mixture. Use your hands to gently form into a ball and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until cooked through.

Herbed Gravy

  • In a small bowl, combine gravy, herbs, and pepper.
  • Heat according to package instructions.
  • Serve with meatballs and mashed potatoes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Recipe originally published October 20, 2017.

Looking for more ground turkey recipes? Try these amazing recipes from friends:

Ground Turkey Green Chili Tacos  |  Chipotle Ground Turkey Chili  |  Healthier Stuffed Jalapenos

The BEST Turkey Meatballs can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! These baked turkey meatballs are perfectly seasoned and exceptionally delicious. Topped with a simple herbed gravy, they're impossible to resist! // Mom On Timeout

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Comments

  1. Gabrielle Clissold says

    May 9, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    I made this and it was delicious but are used regular stuffing and not corn bread mix. I also did make the gravy the first time but nobody really liked it and honestly it was unnecessary just these meatballs over mashed potatoes was very popular in my family! Just make sure you have cranberry sauce! Thank you for a great recipe Trish!

    Reply
  2. Katy says

    March 13, 2020 at 3:05 PM

    These meatballs are amazing! They have become my go-to meatball. and I am really meatball picky. You are 200% correct about the McCormick’s Simply Gravy. My culinary “gift” is my ability to make gravy, but I can’t beat the McCormick’s turkey gravy with these meatballs . (But let’s keep that our little secret, shall we?) Well done, Mom on Timeout!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 18, 2020 at 4:31 PM

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying the meatballs Katy – we love them too!

      Reply
  3. Paul says

    November 9, 2019 at 12:05 PM

    Your recipes are the greatest! The family gobbles everything! I’m looking forward to thanksgiving to share with many more! Thank you for sharing all of your grandma’s and your miracles of the perfect ingredients!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 10, 2019 at 3:39 PM

      Thank you SO much Paul! Hope you have an amazing week!

      Reply
  4. Sandy says

    April 5, 2019 at 7:29 AM

    What’s the serving size for the listed nutrition facts?

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:09 PM

      Per meatball.

      Reply
  5. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    March 12, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    Love a good meatball and gravy recipe! Pure comfort food!

    Reply
  6. Karen Mcgowan says

    February 21, 2019 at 3:45 PM

    freaking amazeballs!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      Thank you so much Karen!

      Reply
  7. Christy Denney says

    February 7, 2019 at 12:46 PM

    These are so good and my family loves them!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Patricia T says

    January 20, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    Absolutely delish. Second time making, exactly as recipe. But in stead of drizzling olive oil over tops of meatballs I use a small brush to go over the tops.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      Even better! Thanks for stopping by Patricia!

      Reply
  9. Layne says

    January 19, 2019 at 5:02 PM

    I can’t wait to try these – they look delicious!

    Reply
  10. Karla says

    December 2, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    The gravy is incredible! Such a perfect batch of meatballs for dinner.

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    November 13, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    I am such a sucker for meatballs and that gravy with these is amazing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:43 AM

      Awww, yes, me too! Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  12. Betsy Langston says

    November 10, 2018 at 6:54 AM

    We’re traveling for Thanksgiving and will be staying at a hotel where we have a kitchenette. I’m thinking of making and baking these the week before, and freezing them. Have you tried this? What would be your opinion on freezing after baking them? We miss being able to cook Thanksgiving dinner, but we’d rather be with family, and this seems like a great alternative!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:09 PM

      I have some great tips in my post for freezing!

      Reply
  13. Jamie says

    November 8, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    So hearty and delicious. You can’t go wrong with this kind of comfort food!

    Reply
  14. Julie Evink says

    November 5, 2018 at 7:32 AM

    My family loved this meal and asked for seconds. I was hoping for leftovers but there weren’t any. Good problem to have!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:58 AM

      Lol! Always a good problem!

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    October 29, 2018 at 4:24 AM

    I’m looking forward to making these tonight. How many meatballs will it make? I have some very hungry “boys” to feed ? thank you!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 19, 2019 at 7:10 PM

      About 24 meatballs.

      Reply
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