Quick Bean And Turkey Italian Meatballs Food

CLASSIC ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, ketchup if using, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Using a wooden spoon, stir to blend. Add the ground turkey and sausage meat. Using fingers, gently mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (22 to 24 meatballs). Place the meatballs on a heavy nonstick baking sheet, spacing apart. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until cooked through, 15 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet with 2-inch-high sides over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the basil, the fennel, oregano and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup basil. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until the meatballs are heated through, about 10 minutes. Thin the sauce with chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, if needed.
• Serve with grated Parmesan alongside.

QUICK BEAN AND TURKEY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mash butter beans in a large mixing bowl. Add ground turkey, egg white, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Fold bread crumbs into mixture evenly.
• Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

QUICK BEAN AND TURKEY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mash butter beans in a large mixing bowl. Add ground turkey, egg white, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Fold bread crumbs into mixture evenly.
• Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BEEF AND TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, form into 25 balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

QUICK BEAN AND TURKEY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mash butter beans in a large mixing bowl. Add ground turkey, egg white, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Fold bread crumbs into mixture evenly.
• Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

QUICK BEAN AND TURKEY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mash butter beans in a large mixing bowl. Add ground turkey, egg white, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Fold bread crumbs into mixture evenly.
• Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the skillet and continue cooking until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients except the Italian bread crumbs.
• Note: If you substitute beef or pork, delete 1 tblsp. vegetable oil.
• Form into 2 inch meat balls.
• For more intense Italian flavor, roll each meatball in the Italian bread crumbs.This is optional. If you are going to put the meatballs in sauce or soup do not roll in the crumbs.
• Place on a baking pan that is non-stick.
• Preheat oven 375*.
• Cook on the middle rack for 30 - 35 minutes.
• Makes 25 to 30 meatballs.

ITALIAN MEATBALL 'N' BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and bread crumbs. Crumble sausage and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer inserted in a meatball reaches 160°. If desired, top with additional sliced green onion.

QUICK AND EASY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Mix all ingredients together well using your hands.
• Shape into 15-20 balls.
• Place balls in an ungreased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the juices run clear.
• Serve with your favourite pasta sauce, over spaghetti noodles, with a glass of red wine (optional)!