Apple & Sage Turkey Meatballs
These Apple and Sage Turkey Meatballs are ridiculously simple to whip up and are perfect for weeknights. They have a subtle sweetness from the apple and a warm, earthy flavor from the sage.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Baking Sheet Optional, for baking
- Parchment paper Optional, for baking
- small cookie scoop Optional, for uniform size
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey lean and flavorful base
- 1 apple peeled, cored, and grated (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs are great
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated apple, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped fresh sage, and minced garlic.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Gently mix all the ingredients together until they are just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in size.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Notes
These meatballs can be baked instead of pan-fried by arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baking at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes. They can also be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.