Dinner

Baked Turkey Meatballs with Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes Recipe

ByHailey Reed November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Introduction

Enjoy a wholesome and flavorful meal with these baked turkey meatballs paired with crispy potatoes and tender broccoli. This dish offers a delightful combination of juicy meatballs, fresh herbs, and a comforting side that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

A white deep plate holds three main parts: in the center front, there are six round meatballs covered with shiny red tomato sauce and small green basil leaves on top; to the left side, small, browned, cubed potatoes are stacked in a loose pile, showing a crispy texture; on the right side at the back, a few bright green broccolini stems with a fresh, slightly shiny look are placed. The plate is set on a white marbled surface with a red checkered cloth nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 onion, grated
1 large carrot, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped
350g turkey mince
4 large potatoes, skin on and cut into small cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
400g can cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp grated parmesan
350g thin-stemmed broccoli
Bunch basil leaves, shredded

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan)/gas mark 7. In a large bowl, mix the grated onion, grated carrot, half the crushed garlic, half the chopped rosemary, turkey mince, and seasoning.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and place them in a small baking tray.
Step 3: Toss the cubed potatoes with the remaining garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. Spread them in a separate baking tray.
Step 4: Place the meatballs on the lower shelf of the oven and the potatoes on the top shelf. Bake both for 20 minutes.
Step 5: After 20 minutes, drain any juices from the meatballs. Pour the canned cherry tomatoes over the meatballs, sprinkle with grated parmesan, and season to taste.
Step 6: Toss the potatoes, then swap trays so the potatoes are on the top shelf and meatballs on the bottom. Bake for another 20 minutes until potatoes are crispy and meatball sauce is bubbling.
Step 7: While the meatballs and potatoes finish cooking, boil or steam the broccoli for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Step 8: Sprinkle shredded basil over the meatballs and serve immediately with the crispy potatoes and broccoli.

Tips & Variations

For a softer side, swap the crispy potatoes for rosemary and garlic mashed potatoes. Simply boil peeled potatoes until tender, then mash with sautéed garlic and rosemary in olive oil for extra flavor.

Storage

Store leftover meatballs and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until heated through. Potatoes may lose some crispness when reheated, so re-crisp in a hot oven if desired.

How to Serve

A white shallow bowl contains a serving of meatballs coated in red tomato sauce, garnished with green basil strips on top, positioned slightly to the front right of the bowl. To the left, there are small golden brown roasted potato cubes with a crisp texture. At the back right side of the bowl, there are two bright green broccolini stalks adding a fresh contrast. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with a red checkered cloth partially visible on the right edge of the image. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken mince instead of turkey mince?

Yes, chicken mince works well as a substitute and will produce similar flavor and texture in the meatballs.

How can I make the potatoes crispier?

Ensure the potato cubes are dry before tossing with oil, and spread them out in a single layer on the baking tray without overcrowding. Turning them midway through cooking also helps them crisp evenly.