Paleo Turkey Meatballs are loaded with protein are gluten free, dairy free and darn delicious. They are simple to make and can be made ahead of time.
It doesn’t matter if you are on the paleo or gluten free diet, these meatballs will please everyone who eats them. They are moist and packed with flavor. Because you are using ground turkey you have a leaner calorie count, because you are using almond flour instead of bread crumbs you have healthy oils and extra protein. This is a great recipe to make ahead, and freeze to pull out when you are short on time but want a delicious meal for yourself and your family. Choose a marinara sauce that does not include sugar to keep your recipe as clean as possible.
I like to do a quick fry of the meatballs in a saucepan first and then finish them off in the oven. If you are short on time you can skip the frying in the pan and just bake meatballs in the oven, adding 5-8 minutes on your bake time. However, I really like the extra flavor the quick fry gives the meatballs. Also, grating your onion {though you will shed more tears} guarantees an even onion flavor throughout your meatballs and also helps to keep them moist because the onion releases more of its fluid. Because you want all that fluid to be incorporated in your meatballs, grate your onion in a bowl you plan on mixing your ingredients.
Have you ever made your own meatballs? If not, you gotta try this recipe it is easy and you will be thrilled with the results. I mean who doesn’t love a big ol’ bowl of meatballs for dinner, and don’t tell them they are made with turkey, they will never know unless you tell them.
Paleo Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for pan
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1 egg
- 1 yellow onion peeled and trimmed and grated
- 1/4 cup almond flour + 1/2 cup almond flour divided
- 2-3 tablespoons frank hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sugar-Free Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Wrap baking sheet with foil {for easy clean up}
- In a large bowl combine turkey, 1/4 cup almond flour and remaining ingredients to ground black pepper. Combine thoroughly with a fork, or use your hands, it is easier using hands.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup of almond flour in a small bowl.
- Start forming meatballs into 2" balls, I used a medium scoop.
- Roll balls in almond flour, gently shake meatballs to loosen excess almond flour.
- Heat pan over medium heat and melt coconut oil.
- Drop meatballs into pan spacing 2" apart. Let brown 3-4 minutes and flip to brown additional side 3-4 minutes. I use a large spoon to flip
- Place browned meatballs on baking sheet, and continue until all meatballs are browned.
- Place cookie sheet in oven and bake meatballs for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat up Marinara sauce according to directions.
- Remove meatballs and place into a large serving bowl, top with marinara sauce, serve and enjoy.
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Looks great! I really liked your tip about grating the onion. I will have to try that next time I cook meatballs.
Great looking recipe and would be perfect with a plate of pasta!
Love these pictures! So pretty! Those meatballs look like perfection!
Love the almond flour and hot sauce in there. Really a nice change-up.
Can’t wait to try these Amy. They look absolutely delish!
Oh I LOVE THIS RECIPE! I really want some meatballs now! 🙂 I can’t recall even the last time I had one!!!
Oh girl you need to get some meatballs in your belly! Enjoy!
These look amazing! Your pictures are fantastic.
Thanks Aimee!
I was just looking for ground turkey recipes yesterday! What perfect timing your recipe is. My hubby will absolutely love these as he tries to enjoy a Paleo diet but sometimes it is hard! Thanks for the recipe.
It really is hard to find great Paleo recipes, I am sure he will love this one!
Oh, I love these meatballs and love your photos. Terrific job!
Thanks so much Susie!
I used less almond flour than the recipe called for and yet they were soooo dry. Any tips? It was my first time using almond flour. Thank you!
I cannot resist a good meatball. Yours look especially delicious!
Thanks Kim!