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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Keto Turkey Meatballs

    Keto Turkey Meatballs

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    Published: Jan 8, 2019 by Taryn

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    Keto Turkey Meatballs are one of my go-to easy dinners and freezer meals. You can make a big batch of these easy healthy meatballs and pop some in the freezer for nights you don't feel like cooking. This easy recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

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    We make ground turkey meatballs a lot at my house. Ground turkey is one of my preferred meats because it is very inexpensive and when you are feeding a household of 7, including an almost teenage boy, you go through a lot of meatballs. Everyone from my toddler up to my husband loved these meatballs.

    This keto turkey meatballs recipe makes a generous 40 meatballs. That is enough for my family for 2 dinners with everyone eating their fill. But I also double it so I can stash a couple of bags of meatballs in the freezer. If you are doing the math doubling this recipe makes 80 meatballs. If you are cooking for less than 7 people you can also easily half this recipe to just make 20.

    baked turkey meatballs in a bowl covered in marinara sauce place with a spoon

    How to make turkey meatballs without breadcrumbs

    You absolutely do not need breadcrumbs to make good meatballs. All the breadcrumbs do is absorb some of the liquid the meat releases while cooking. To make my baked turkey meatballs without breadcrumbs I just added a little bit of coconut flour.

    Coconut flour is a very dry flour and absorbs a lot of liquid. It helps these meatballs stick together and firm up without being too soggy. Many times I also add an egg to my meatballs but decided to make this recipe eggless.

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    Hidden Veggies?

    I don't go crazy hiding vegetables in food for my kids but shredded zucchini or spinach in meatballs tastes great and gives a boost on the green stuff. Spinach in brownies? No thanks.

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    How to make keto turkey meatballs

    Meatballs are just ground meat mixed with seasonings and shaped into balls. Most store-bought meatballs are full of fillers like soy protein, breadcrumbs, and potato starch. When you make homemade meatballs you can control what you put in the meatballs.

    I am one of those people who is a little grossed out touching raw meat. I prefer to mix my meatballs with a rubber spatula and then scoop them out with a large cookie scoop so I don't touch the meat at all. If you want pretty spheres you can always roll them in your hands but we don't mind having the bottom flat. My 9-year-old can scoop them with a large cookie scoop onto the tray so having her help makes this easy recipe even easier.

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    What temperature should turkey meatballs be cooked to?

    Always cook ground turkey to 160 degrees. I always use a meat thermometer when cooking poultry and pork. There is nothing worse than undercooked OR overcooked meat. Meat thermometers cost about $10 and ensure that every piece of meat you cook will be perfect.

    Assuming you never forget it in the oven or on the grill. Not that I've ever done that.

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    How to Meal Prep Meatballs

    Double this recipe to get 80 meatballs for the freezer! Frozen keto turkey meatballs work great in my Meatball Casserole!

    You will need 7-8 pounds ground turkey (Costco sized package), 2 medium zucchini, 2 medium onions, 4 cloves of garlic, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup coconut flour, 8 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon pepper.

    Here is how I made 80 meatballs in an hour:

    1. Shred 2 medium zucchini in a food processor
    2. Add half the zucchini and half the ground turkey to a large bowl (set remaining zucchini aside)
    3. Pulse 2 cloves garlic and half the basil in the food processor until it is chopped. Add the onion and pulse again until chopped.
    4. Add the chopped vegetables, 2 tablespoon coconut flour, 4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to the bowl.
    5. Mix well with a rubber spatula.
    6. Scoop 40 meatballs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Put in the preheated oven.
    7. While they are baking make the second batch of meatballs beginning with step 2.

    Within an hour you should have 80 delicious cooked meatballs perfect for freezer meals!

    Next time you have a meatball craving try these Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs or my Keto Swedish Meatballs!

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    close up of the keto turkey meatballs in a bowl covered in marinara sauce place with a spoon

    Keto Turkey Meatballs

    Keto Turkey Meatballs are one of my go-to easy dinners and freezer meals. You can make a big batch of these easy healthy meatballs in no time!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 193
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 3.5-4 lbs ground turkey
    • 2 cups shredded zucchini or chopped spinach or a combination
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, if desired.
    • Mix together all of the ingredients well. Scoop 40 meatballs onto the tray using a large cookie scoop (or by hand).
    • Bake for 23-25 minutes or until 160 degrees when checked with a meat thermometer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 193 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie S says

      October 28, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Do you sauté the spinach before mixing in? Or mix it in raw?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 28, 2020 at 5:43 pm

        You can mix it in raw. It will release liquid when cooking but just transfer the meatballs to a serving platter to serve.

        Reply
    2. Blake says

      July 15, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      What sauce do you recommend for top? I’m on keto

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        July 15, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        Any brand without added sugar. Classico, Rao's, and even Ragu have one.

        Reply
    3. Nellie Tracy says

      May 04, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      These are so delicious! My whole family loves them! New favorite weeknight dinner, thank you!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jessica says

      May 04, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      I loved that I was able to hide veggies from my kids inside these meatballs. And added bonus- they tasted GREAT!!!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Judy Hoffman says

      December 31, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Just found your site. Thanks for all the recipes. I cannot wait to try them.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Lathiya says

      May 16, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      I love this meatball recipe. I loved that you baked and the tips to make big batch of meat balls.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Christina says

      May 14, 2019 at 11:21 am

      I love how light these meatballs are! Perfect for so many recipes!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Jenni says

      May 14, 2019 at 7:01 am

      I love how many meatballs this makes! My family are BIG meatballs eaters, and I never make enough for them. Definitely putting this on the meal plan soon - and stocking the freezer, too!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Fiorenza says

      May 14, 2019 at 7:00 am

      Iinteresting meatballs! A fancy and brillian idea that I'll do definitely..love the addition of some veggies as well!
      Well thought 😀5 stars

      Reply
    10. Kat Jeter says

      May 13, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      Love the addition of some veggies to this low carb meatball recipe. It definitely takes them up a notch!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Leigh says

      February 16, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      Any substitution recommendations for coconut flour? I’m allergic...

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 16, 2019 at 6:53 pm

        You can use almond flour or just omit it. It helps absorb some of the liquid from the meat but isn't completely necessary.

        Reply
    12. Jacque Hastert says

      January 11, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      This recipe takes traditional turkey meatballs and takes them to the next level. The flavor is out of this world good!5 stars

      Reply
    13. Joanie says

      January 11, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      My family absolutely devoured these meatballs. So much flavor, so healthy, and most importantly - they were so delicious!5 stars

      Reply

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