Description
This delicious baked turkey meatballs recipe pairs tender turkey meatballs with flavorful rosemary, garlic, and Parmesan, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes and tender steamed broccoli. A wholesome, easy-to-make meal perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed (divided)
- 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped (divided)
- 350g pack turkey mince
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper, to season
Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, skin on and cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Remaining garlic and rosemary from above
- Salt and pepper, to season
Additional
- 400g can cherry tomatoes
- 350g thin-stemmed broccoli
- Bunch basil leaves, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare meatball mixture: Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. In a large bowl, combine the grated onion, grated carrot, half of the crushed garlic, and half of the chopped rosemary with the turkey mince. Season with salt and pepper, then mix thoroughly and shape into 16 meatballs. Place them evenly spaced in a small baking tray.
- Prepare potatoes: Toss the cubed potatoes with the remaining garlic, remaining rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a separate baking tray.
- Bake initial stage: Place the meatballs tray on the lower shelf and the potato tray on the upper shelf of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, allowing the potatoes to start becoming crispy and the meatballs to cook through partially.
- Add toppings and continue baking: Carefully drain any juices from the meatballs, then pour the canned cherry tomatoes evenly over them. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and season again with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes to turn them, then switch the trays so the potatoes move to the lower shelf and the meatballs move to the upper shelf. Continue baking both for another 20 minutes, until the potatoes are crisp and the meatball sauce is bubbling.
- Cook broccoli: While the potatoes and meatballs finish, steam or boil the broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender but still vibrant green.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the shredded basil leaves over the baked meatballs. Serve the meatballs hot with the crispy potatoes and tender broccoli as sides.
Notes
- For a different side, swap crispy potatoes for rosemary and garlic mash potatoes using the provided tip in the recipe.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into small cubes for even crisping in the oven.
- Carefully manage oven racks to ensure even cooking of meatballs and potatoes by swapping shelves midway.
- For extra flavor, fresh herbs can be added to the meatball mixture or sprinkled on top before serving.
- Leftover meatballs and sauce make great sandwich fillings or pasta toppings the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: turkey meatballs, baked meatballs, crispy potatoes, broccoli side, healthy dinner, easy family meal
