Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the garlic butter sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Make the meatball mixture. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—don’t overwork it or the meatballs will be tough.
- Shape the meatballs. Roll the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get around 20 meatballs. Place them on a plate as you go.
- Brown the meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. They don’t need to be cooked through yet—just nicely browned on the outside.
- Remove and set aside. Transfer the browned meatballs to a clean plate. Don’t worry about any bits stuck to the pan—those add flavor.
- Start the sauce. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add liquid and meatballs. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to pick up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the meatballs to the skillet.
- Finish cooking. Cover and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Add parsley and season. Stir in fresh parsley and taste the sauce. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like a little kick.
- Serve immediately. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the meatballs and serve hot. These are perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
