These tender ground turkey meatballs are tossed in a rich garlicky butter sauce for a flavor-filled dinner you can make in minutes! They are perfect to serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
In a large bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Then add ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use clean hands to work the mixture until all ingredients are evenly combined.Form the ground turkey mixture into 2 inch meatballs
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and turn to brown on each side for 1-2 minutes. I usually turn them 3-4 times. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add the lemon juice the the skillet ad deglaze by scraping the bottom of the pan with a spoon or spatula. Add 6 tablespoons of butter and garlic and stir until melted, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley.
Place the meatballs back in the skillet and toss or turn to coat them with the garlic butter sauce. Then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the meatballs reach 165˚F.If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the meatballs and garlic sauce to a casserole dish and finish cooking for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Makes about 12 two inch meatballsSubstitutions: You can use ground chicken, ground pork, ground beef, or a combination in place of ground turkeyHow to Store: Divide leftovers into meal sized portions and store in the
refrigerator for 3-4 days
freezer for up to a month
How to Reheat: Garlic Butter meatballs can be reheated in the microwave, oven, or on the stove top over low heat.How to Freeze: This recipe can be frozen before or after cooking. See post for full freezing instructions.