Pioneer Woman Turkey Meatballs Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Turkey Meatballs recipe is a healthy and flavorful dish, which is made with ground turkey, fresh herbs, and two delicious dipping sauces. It’s the perfect versatile meal, ready in about 42 minutes.

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Pioneer Woman Turkey Meatballs Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 2 lbs ground turkey (85/15)
• 1 small onion, grated (about ½ cup)
• ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup rolled oats, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• Olive oil, for drizzling

For the Soy-Ginger Sauce:

• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup mirin
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp water

For the Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce:

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp zest and 2 tbsp juice)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make Pioneer Woman Turkey Meatballs

1. Prep Oven and Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle it with olive oil.
2. Form the Meatballs: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, grated onion, breadcrumbs, chopped oats, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form 1 ½-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the meatballs with a little more olive oil.
3. Bake the Meatballs: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4. Make the Soy-Ginger Sauce: While the meatballs bake, prepare the first sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, grated ginger, and grated garlic. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium-high heat. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
5. Thicken the Sauce: Once the sauce is bubbling, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking for about 1 minute, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Keep it warm.
6. Make the Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce: In another small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
7. Serve: Serve the warm meatballs with both the Soy-Ginger Sauce and the Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the juiciest meatballs? Be careful not to overmix the meatball mixture. Combine the ingredients only until they are just incorporated. Overmixing can result in tough, dense meatballs.
• How do I know the meatballs are cooked? The most reliable way to ensure the turkey meatballs are fully cooked is to use a meat thermometer. They are done when the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F (74°C).
• Why use fresh ingredients for the sauces? Using freshly grated ginger and garlic, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill, will provide a much more vibrant and aromatic flavor to your sauces than their dried counterparts.
• Why let the meatballs rest? Letting the meatballs sit for a few minutes after they come out of the oven allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring they stay moist and flavorful.

What To Serve With Turkey Meatballs

These versatile meatballs can be served in many ways.

• As an appetizer with the dipping sauces
• Over a bed of steamed rice or noodles, coated in the soy-ginger sauce
• With a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad

How To Store Turkey Meatballs

• Refrigerate: Store the cooked meatballs and the sauces in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat the meatballs in the microwave or in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through. The soy-ginger sauce can be reheated on the stovetop.

Turkey Meatballs Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Sodium: 950mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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