Turkey Pork Meatballs Best Recipes

TURKEY AND PORK MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
• 3/4 pound lean ground pork
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh, fine bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1 pound ripe plum tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

• Combine the turkey and pork in a mixing bowl.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and garlic; cook briefly until wilted. Set aside.
• Combine the bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl. Add the meat, onions and garlic, and the egg, nutmeg, cumin, salt, pepper and parsley. Blend well.
• Shape the meat into 24 or more meatballs. Set aside.
• For the sauce, first cut a small x in the core of the tomatoes, drop the tomatoes into boiling water for about 10 seconds and peel the skins. Cut out and discard the core, chop the tomatoes coarsely. There should be about 3 cups.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan; add the onions. When the onions are wilted, add the garlic. Cook briefly, add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf and the thyme sprig. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add the meatballs; cook over medium heat, turning them carefully so they brown evenly. Browning should take about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the fat.
• Add the tomato sauce to the skillet, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve over noodles.

TURKEY & PORK MEATBALLS

Ingredients:

• 3 slices whole wheat bread
• 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/4 pound ground pork
• 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
• Hot cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

• Pulse bread in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl. Combine bread crumbs with the next 7 ingredients. Add turkey and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-in. balls., Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top; stir gently. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with parsley.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 large eggs
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped sage, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
• Using your hands, mix pork, turkey, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, fennel, 4 tsp. chopped sage, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl until incorporated. Roll into 1" balls, making sure to pack firmly.
• Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast meatballs until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Using a pastry brush, generously coat meatballs with 1/3 cup cranberry sauce mixture. Return meatballs to oven and continue to bake until glaze is shiny and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
• Shake sheet to coat meatballs with sauce. Transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl and transfer meatballs to a serving platter. Top meatballs with sage leaves before serving, if using.