Herbed Turkey Meatballs
These tender and flavorful turkey meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic dish. The combination of ground turkey, fresh oregano, and a hint of citrus from the orange juice offers a refreshing take on this comfort food favorite. The tangy cranberry sauce adds a burst of color and a touch of sweetness, perfectly complementing the savory meatballs. This dish is both easy to make and sure to be a hit with your family or guests!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- <b>Make the meatballs</b>
- Preheat an oven to 425&#176;F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and saut&#233; until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Spoon into a bowl and let cool. Set the pan aside.
- Add the turkey, bread crumbs, egg, oregano, salt and pepper to the cooled onion mixture, and mix gently but thoroughly with your hands. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- <b>Cook the meatballs and make the sauce</b>
- Bake the meatballs until opaque throughout, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, cranberries and sugar in the fry pan and place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the juice comes to a boil and the cranberries begin to pop, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Divide the meatballs among dinner plates, spoon the cranberry sauce over them and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <I>Simple Suppers,</I> by Melanie Barnard (Oxmoor House, 2007).
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