Brown Sugar Turkey Meatballs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in cooked perfect turkey meatballs? ›

Ingredients: turkey, water, onions, mechanically separated turkey, textured soy flour, bread crumbs (wheat flour, salt), less than 2% of: spices, dehydrated onions, garlic powder, sugar, salt, natural flavors, maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate, sodium phosphate.

I don't suggest using 99% lean ground turkey as it may result in tough meatballs. Breadcrumbs: Breadcrumbs combine with the egg to help bind the turkey together to keep the turkey meatballs from falling apart. They also hold moisture, which helps keep the meatballs tender.

In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, these meatballs should be fully cooked through and evenly browned in about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the meatball should read at least 165 degrees F.

Baking will result in meatballs with a crunchy exterior, though the caramelisation achieved from frying will be superior. Baked meatballs take the least amount of effort, as you'll only need to turn them once or twice throughout the cook and you can make a larger batch at once.

Roll them into a ball, allow to rest for a few minutes, then fry in the pan with a little oil. Shake the balls as they fry and do not overcrowd the pan – give them plenty of space.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

Overworking will make the meatballs tough; handle it lightly and you'll have tender, juicy turkey meatballs every time. If your turkey meatballs are hard or rubbery, you likely overworked the meat or compacted them too tightly. Trust and Believe: Baking Is Best.

Baked Meatball Recipe FAQ

You can check the internal temperature of your meat with an instant-read thermometer. Ground beef is cooked when it reaches an internal temp of 155°F. Should you cover meatballs with foil when baking? We recommend leaving the pan uncovered.

This is especially important when working with pork, turkey and chicken, which are very wet when ground. Refrigerating gives the fat in the meat time to solidify, which helps maintain the shape. Chill your meatballs for anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on their size.

How do you know when meatballs are done without a thermometer? ›

If you don't have a meat thermometer, there are three visual checks that must done. Pierce the thickest part of the meat with a fork or skewer and check that: The juices run clear. It is piping hot all the way through (it should be steaming)

Approximately 36 meatballs per bag. Ingredients: Turkey, Water, Romano Cheese Made from Cow's Milk (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Textured Soy Flour, Rice Starch, Ricotta Cheese (Whey, Milk, Vinegar), Contains Less than 2% of the Following: Salt, Spice, Dried Garlic, Brown Sugar, Rosemary Extract.

Mix turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl. Form meat mixture with wet hands into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter without handling or packing too hard. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes.

Cooked Perfect^® Meatballs are fully cooked — just heat and serve. Please follow the directions below for heating. All times are from a frozen state; reduce time if thawed.

Packed with protein and gluten- free, non-GMO ingredients. Cooked Perfect®