Name: Meatloaf Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30 meatballs
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 onion; 0.5 bell pepper; 1 clove garlic; 1 lb ground turkey; 0.5 tsp Italian herbs; 0.5 tsp kosher salt

These meatloaf meatballs are a fun way to enjoy meatloaf! They're super easy to whip up, and who doesn't love bite-sized foods! Meatloaf Meatballs have everything you’d expect to find in a classic meatloaf but packaged into delicious bite-sized portions. They’re super kid-friendly and not to mention absolutely delicious!

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Meatloaf Meatballs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.

Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.

Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes, until the veggies are soft.

Remove the veggies from the heat and allow to cool.

In a bowl, mix together the cooled veggies, ground turkey, italian herbs and salt, until well combined.

Using a 1 tablespoon measure, form the mixture into meatballs, and place in a greased baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes, until cooked through.

Note: You can also sauté the meatballs over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, and cover for 1 additional minute.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bind Without Breadcrumbs 🥚
Use a mixture of beaten egg and finely minced onion as your binder instead of breadcrumbs to keep the meatballs moist and tender while maintaining authentic meatloaf flavor.
Chill Before Cooking 🧊
Refrigerate your meatball mixture for at least 30 minutes before forming and cooking to help them hold their shape better and cook more evenly throughout.
Uniform Sizing Matters 📏
Use a small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to form perfectly uniform meatballs, ensuring they all cook at the same rate and present beautifully.
Toast Your Herbs First 🌿
Bloom the Italian herbs in a hot pan with minced garlic for 30 seconds before mixing into the ground turkey to intensify their flavors and distribute them evenly.
Pan-Sear Then Finish 🔥
Sear meatballs in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a flavorful crust, then finish in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes to cook through without drying out.