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Baked Turkey Meatballs

There are lots of turkey meatball dinner ideas but this is a favorite.
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Equipment

  • Z Grills Smoker Grill
  • Z Grills Hickory Wood Pellets

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • lb ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • oz freshly grated parmesan
  • A little kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 small shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • Large pinch of chili flakes
  • A little kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Small bunch fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
  • Grated parmesan to serve

Instructions

  • Heat your pellet grill to 250 °F.
  • Put the ground turkey, garlic, herbs, cheese, and seasoning in a bowl and mix thoroughly
  • Form into small balls around 1 inch in diameter, rolling them between your palms, and place on a floured tray or plate. You can use a cookie scoop if that helps.
  • Place the meatballs on the grill and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan and gently fry the shallots until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and a pinch of chili flakes, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • After the meatballs have cooked for 15 minutes turn up the grill to 350 °F and give them another 6 or 7 minutes. Check with a temperature probe to see that they have reached an internal temperature of 165 °F.
  • While they rest, covered in foil, for 5 minutes add the basil to the sauce.
  • Serve on cooked spaghetti or with the sides of your choice.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Quick & Easy