Easy High Protein Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep Recipe
This Easy High Protein Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep Recipe provides a delicious, healthy, and protein-packed option perfect for weekly meal prepping. Made with lean ground turkey, flavorful herbs, and baked to perfection before simmering in a rich tomato sauce, these meatballs are simple to prepare and ideal for quick lunches or dinners. They can be made ahead, frozen, and reheated without losing their taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs. Place each formed meatball evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 to 25 minutes until they are cooked through and lightly browned. Use a meat thermometer to confirm they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Simmer in sauce: In a large skillet, combine the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the meatballs evenly with sauce and develop flavor.
Notes
- Chef tip: Use a food processor to finely chop the onion and garlic and to mix ingredients evenly to prevent tough meatballs.
- Best substitution: You can substitute ground chicken for the ground turkey if preferred.
- Make-ahead: These meatballs freeze well and can be prepared in advance. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for meal prepping larger portions.
- Storage: Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10–15 minutes or in the microwave for 1–2 minutes.
