baked meatball recipe

You&#x27;ll love how easy it is to make Italian style baked turkey meatballs. Browned evenly as they bake in the oven, you&#x27;ll bring perfect meatballs to the table every time. 

Baked Turkey Meatballs

turkey

onion

Parmesan cheese

panko

garlic,

egg,

basil

parsley

milk

salt

oregano

black pepper

red pepper flakes, optional

Preheat oven to 375ºF.  For easy cleanup, line...

Preheat oven to 375ºF.  For easy cleanup, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. 

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients...

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients with your hands until just combined. 

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop...

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop equal portions of the meat mixture, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Roll into balls using your hands and place on prepared baking sheet. 

Lightly brush or spray meatballs with olive oil. 

Bake for 25-28 minutes or until an instant...

Bake for 25-28 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the middle of a meatball reads 165ºF. 

If desired, broil for 3-5 minutes to brown.

Serve immediately. 

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You’ll love how easy it is to make Italian style baked turkey meatballs. Browned evenly as they bake in the oven, you’ll bring perfect meatballs to the table every time.

This Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach recipe is healthy, full of flavor, and baked in the oven. Use these meatballs for a spaghetti dinner, in meatball sandwiches, or as an appetizer.

Baked Turkey Meatballs with Spinach Recipe

olive oil

onion (finely chopped)

garlic (finely minced)

thyme leaves

oz frozen chopped spinach (defrosted, drained, and squeezed to remove excess water)

Worcestershire sauce

chicken broth

lbs turkey

bread crumbs

eggs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying with cooking spray. I actually line my baking sheet with foil and then spray with cooking spray.

In a frying pan on medium heat, heat olive oil until hot. Then add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until onion is tender (about 5-6 minutes total time).

Add spinach to pan and combine with onion mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth and mix well to combine. Cook until most of the liquid has cooked out (evaporated). I don&#8217;t have much liquid in my pan after I combine all these, but it will depend on how well you drained your spinach. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, and egg. Add cooled onion/spinach mixture to the meat. I do all of this step with my hands, but you can use a spoon if you prefer.

With your hands, create meatballs that are about 1 &#8211; 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place them on the baking sheet. Leave a little bit of space between each meatball. When you are done shaping your meatballs, you will probably have about 40-42 meatballs from this recipe. Don&#8217;t need that many? Freeze them after baking or cut this recipe in half (but I say freeze them and then you&#8217;ve done the work only once and have a future meal).

Bake until your meatballs are cooked through with an internal temperature of 160 degrees F &#8211; which was about 20 minutes for my oven. Remove from oven and serve as desired.

I made these for dinner last night (with a few ingredient substitutions based on what we had on hand) and they were awesome. Thanks for the great recipe! I'm always looking for ways to sneak more veggies into our meals.

Thank You for this yummy recipe. I made last night with ground chicken and fresh spinach. I substituted the breadcrumbs with parm cheese to make it little more low carb.  I used the fresh herbs from my garden too. My meatballs were getting boring...This is my new 'go to' recipe ! I love adding the Worcestershire, thyme and spinach. Exactly what I  needed. We gobbled the up!

Omg I made this for my family,my wife said they were the best meatballs she's ever had!!!! Thanks for sharing we loved this recipe!!

Can I put frozen meatballs in the crockpot?

This is literally the best healthy recipe I've ever made--EVER!!!! I made these two weeks in a row, that's how good they are. My fiance loves them, too! A+++!

I am not a great cook and was worried to try and make meatballs but these were super easy and amazingly juicy! I have made them several times now and my boyfriend loves them! Thanks so much!

I made these and added 2/3 of a cup of Parmesan cheese.   I didnt have all of the spices listed, so I improvised using Tony Chachere Cajun Seasoning and Salt Free Greek Seasoning.  They are FANTASTIC!  Thanks so much for sharing!

These are so delicious!! What a great recipe for using ground turkey. My new favorite meatball recipe. Thank you!

I substituted a pound of turkey sausage for a pound of chopped turkey. It was delicious! I will definitely be making this again. Anyone know what the calories and such is for this recipe?

These baked turkey meatballs with  spinach were delicious!  I made mine with fresh spinach.  I made my own breadcrumbs using  Ezekiel bread.  I didn’t use the Worcestershire sauce.
I used them in my healthy meatball vegetable soup.

This was excellent.  I made the sauce the day before.  For the turkey burgers, I simply mixed the ingredients and then baked it in the oven in one slab (350 degrees 20 min) and then cut them in burger sizes.  They were very good.

This is probably one of my favorite recipes I’ve found on Pinterest ever!! My roommate and I have made these at least 4 times this year and we can’t get enough!! We started adding shredded carrots and fresh spinach to them and make them into patties instead of balls!

Oh yes I today use fresh spinach every time :) I just try to get the baby spinach that doesn't have the long stems :)

Very good  after making some changes.  Added 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro to the chopped spinach. Also added about 1/3 cup French Fried onions- crushed  (from the can) and cut back on the breadcrumbs. With the sauteed onions and garlic, I also added chopped mushrooms.  I used Italian seasoning mix, and 1 tsp. of chili paste.
Baking worked great, I used a little bacon grease on top of parchment paper.

These meatballs are delicious! They have become a staple in our household. My husband and 14 month old gobble them up. We've been making a batch every 1-2 weeks-so tasty! I've been throwing in a handful of green peas too, which add a some extra sweetness to them. We are going to try sundried tomatoes next! Thank you for this easy, terrific recipe!

Made these last night and they were delicious!  Froze the extras and can't wait to have the, for a future meal!

I LOVE these meatballs. I make them every couple months, and after baking I freeze them. It usually gives me 2-3 meals out of one batch. My kids (2 and 4) love them also!

Super delicious and easy! I’ve made these numerous times. The only change I’ve made to the recipe is I use several handfuls of fresh, chopped spinach instead of the frozen variety. Freezing them sounds like a great idea...they’ve just not lasted long enough to do so:)

This is the best pin I have on my food wall! Since I’ve been on a Keto diet these have saved me. They are delicious and filling and a hit with my husband as well! 
I’ve made them twice so far and  used panko bread crumbs both times. The second time I didn’t have any Worcestershire sauce so I used teriyaki sauce instead and tasted just as great. I assume soy sauce would work just as well. I also hate rolling meat balls specially meal prepping on a Sunday night but they are so good it is all worth it!

Used more garlic, only 1 lb turkey 1 egg, made 20 meatballs, delish!

This may be my 5th time borrowing your recipe, so I had to finally leave a comment. I am so glad I found this recipe and started baking these balls, because they blow any other meatball I've ever made out the kitchen window. I would eat the onion-spinach-herb-garlic reduction(?) by itself honestly. The smell in the pan. It's perfect. I gobbled up a 2-lb batch of these delicious meat bombs alone within 48 hours. I'm obsessed! Thank you!

2nd time making these! I make them exactly as written and add some feta cheese crumbles into the mix. Serve with marinara sauce poured over the top.  Makes my low carb diet super easy!

Love this recipe! I have been using it for several years now, both when cooking for my clients (I'm a postpartum doula), and my own family. Easy, versatile, and they freeze great! Thanks for a keeper!

Absolutely the BEST meatballs I’ve ever served to my family! Every time I make these, they are gobbled up by kids and grandkids.  Thank you!

My cousin just made these meatballs as written with one exception - he added Some shredded mozzarella and they were amazing.  This is a perfect recipe.  Thank you.

Greetings from downunder where turkey mince is about all we can buy. Awesome recipe! Thank you

I’ve been using your recipe for these meatballs for years. We make them exactly as written and they are an all-time favorite in this house. We love love love them.

These easy oven-baked Italian meatballs are incredibly tender and juicy with irresistible flavors that will have you craving for more. Made with ground beef, onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, and parsley, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection and ready to be served in just 30 minutes!

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

milk (or beef broth)

beef

onion (finely diced or grated)

garlic (minced)

tsp black pepper

parmesan cheese (preferably real Parmigiano-Reggiano)

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.

In a large mixing bowl, add Italian bread crumbs and milk. Combine well and set aside while preparing the other ingredients, for at least 5 minutes.

Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley into the soaked bread crumb mixture, and mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.

Portion onto the prepared baking sheet (using a cookie or ice cream scoop will make it easier). Wet your hands with water, and roll meatballs into 2&quot; diameter balls.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165˚F (74°C). Remove from oven and drain off any excess fat. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Italian Herb Meatballs with Pomodoro Sauce

Italian Herb Meatballs

tsps Italian Herb

tsp McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper

tbsps milk

tsps Garlic

Pomodoro Sauce

(28 oz) crushed tomatoes

tsp sugar

tsp salt

step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. For the Meatballs, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Lightly Dried Italian Herbs, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add egg, milk and Garlic Paste; mix well. Add ground beef and onions; mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 30). Place on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

step 2

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.

step 3

Meanwhile, for the Pomodoro Sauce, heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add Garlic Paste; cook and stir 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Add meatballs to sauce. 

step 4

Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. 

Our oven baked meatballs are so tender and juicy - the best you&#039;ll ever have! Skip the mess of pan frying- make this baked meatball recipe!

Oven Baked Meatballs + Video

breadcrumbs

yellow onion (grated (or minced))

marinara sauce

rosemary (or dried (see notes))

parsley (or dried (see notes))

basil (or dried (see notes))

egg (slightly beaten)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, but do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.

Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, portion out meat and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls and place back onto the baking sheet.TIP: If you lightly coat your hands with olive oil before rolling the meatballs, they will form better and crack less.

Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

Remove and transfer to sauce or serve immediately.

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Oven Baked Meatballs are so tender and juicy – the best you'll ever have! Skip the mess of pan frying with this baked meatball recipe!

Oven Baked Meatballs

This super easy Baked Meatball recipe makes tender, homemade meatballs in under an hour! 

Baked Meatball Recipe

80% beef

ricotta cheese

Kosher salt

fennel

Preheat the oven to 450F. Drizzle the olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish and evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.

Combine the ground beef, ricotta, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and fennel in a large mixing bowl. Mix by hand until well-combined.

Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 ½ inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly. A medium cookie scoop works well.

Place the balls in the prepared baking dish. The meatballs should be touching one another.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160F.

While the meatballs are roasting, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over mediu heat, stirring often.

When the meatballs are firm and fully cooked, remove from the oven.

Drain the excess grease from the pan.

Pour the marinara over meatballs.

Return the meatballs to the oven, and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes.

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Step-by-step video showing how to make tender meatballs that are baked in the oven

Baked Meatballs

These delicious herb and parmesan flavored meatballs are the perfect easy lunch and dinner. Super tasty and even better served with homemade tomato sauce and pasta.

milk (or water – plus more if needed)

baking soda

water

Salt (I use at least a tablespoon of salt)

black pepper (about 15 turns of the grinder)

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C before you begin preparing meatballs. Spray two non-stick baking trays well with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small mixing bowl, mix the baking soda into the water, pour onto the breadcrumbs and mix well. Add the milk and stir together while adding more milk 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten the breadcrumbs fully. Let rest while you prep the rest of the ingredients (or at least 5 minutes).

In a large mixing bowl add the beef, breadcrumb mixture, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese, and season with about a teaspoon of salt and freshly grated pepper (if using jarred sauce, it may be salty so season to taste). Add the breadcrumb mixture and mix well with your hands, squeezing the mixture through your fingers until combined. Shape mixture with greased hands into even size meatballs, about 1 ½-inches each.

Place formed meatballs on baking sheets (about 20 per pan) spacing evenly apart. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes flipping the meatballs halfway through cooking time. Cook until they are cooked through and a meat thermometer shows an internal temperature of 160°F/71°C

These classic all-purpose meatballs have the best blend of ground meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Easy to customize to your tastes and adjust serving sizes!

Best Meatballs

panko breadcrumbs

smoked paprika

chili powder

beef (*)

pork (*)

eggs (lightly beaten)

garlic

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil, then set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Add ground beef, ground pork, eggs, olive oil, and garlic to bowl with dry ingredients. Using a spatula (or even just your hands), mix or knead meat into dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of meat mixture and work it with your hands. For best results, gently press meat as you roll it into a ball; doing this will help meatballs keep their shape. If there are any seams along meatball surface, pinch them closed, then roll meatball between your hands until smooth. Take about 10-20 seconds for each meatball to ensure they&#039;re rolled correctly. Once finished, place meatballs on prepared baking sheet; it&#039;s okay if meatballs are placed close together, but ensure they&#039;re not touching. Repeat this step until all meat mixture has been used.

Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve as desired.

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The Best Meatballs! Whether you're prepping for dinner or planning a party, this all-purpose recipe for the best meatballs can fit any occasion. Easy to adjust to your tastes and serving size!

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