Spiced turkey meatballs recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
Rich, spicy and so moreish, you'd never believe these meatballs are healthy. Serving six, they're ideal for a night-in sharing platter or serve with couscous for a family meal and freeze any leftovers. Using flavoursome turkey thigh mince, this recipe's budget-friendly too!
See method- Serves 6
- Takes 1 hr
- 225 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 500g pack turkey thigh mince
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 slice white bread (50g), blitzed to crumbs
- 10g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
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Shop ingredientsEach serving contains
- Energy
- 940kJ 225.0kcal
- Fat
- 10g
- Saturates
- 2g
- Salt
- 0.3g
- Sugars
- 7g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 11.8gProtein 20.1gFibre 3.3g
Method
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a lidded frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onions for 10 mins or until softened. Stir through the coriander and fennel seeds, cumin and paprika and cook for another 2 mins. Spoon half the mixture into a bowl.
- Add the garlic to the pan, cook for 1 min, then stir through the tinned tomatoes. Simmer for 10 mins, then tip into a separate bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the turkey mince, egg and breadcrumbs to the bowl with the onion mixture and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth. Shape into 18 equal-sized balls; roughly 35g each.
- Wipe the pan clean and heat the remaining oil over a medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs for 8-10 mins, turning frequently, until golden. Pour over the tomato sauce, then cover and cook for 10 mins or until cooked through. Scatter with parsley, if using, and a little black pepper.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
