Sweet potatoes were first added to meatballs in 1943 when wartime rationing forced cooks to stretch ground meat supplies.
Turkey and Sweet Potato Meatballs
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these delectable turkey and sweet potato meatballs! Bursting with flavor and packed with protein, these tender bites combine lean turkey, wholesome sweet potatoes, and a hint of garlic for a dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, they're sure to become a new favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano & thyme to taste
- 1 cooked & mashed sweet potato
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb ground turkey (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated parmesan (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- 2
Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast diced sweet potato at 425°F for 15-18 minutes before mixing into meatballs to remove excess moisture and concentrate sugars, preventing soggy texture.technique425°F for 15-18 minutes
- ✓Use an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio ground turkey because sweet potato adds moisture that can make leaner turkey (93/7) rubbery when cooked.ingredient80/20 ratio
- ✓Add 1 egg per pound of meat mixture as a binder since sweet potato's natural starches aren't sufficient to hold the meatball structure during cooking.technique1 egg per pound
- ✓Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer because turkey's lean protein denatures quickly and becomes dry if overcooked.timing165°F internal temp
- ✓Chill formed meatballs for 30 minutes before baking to firm up the mixture and prevent them from falling apart when they hit the oven heat.timing30 minutes chilling
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sweet potatoes were first added to meatballs in 1943 when wartime rationing forced cooks to stretch ground meat supplies.
Turkey and Sweet Potato Meatballs
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these delectable turkey and sweet potato meatballs! Bursting with flavor and packed with protein, these tender bites combine lean turkey, wholesome sweet potatoes, and a hint of garlic for a dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, they're sure to become a new favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano & thyme to taste
- 1 cooked & mashed sweet potato
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb ground turkey (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated parmesan (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- 2
Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast diced sweet potato at 425°F for 15-18 minutes before mixing into meatballs to remove excess moisture and concentrate sugars, preventing soggy texture.technique425°F for 15-18 minutes
- ✓Use an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio ground turkey because sweet potato adds moisture that can make leaner turkey (93/7) rubbery when cooked.ingredient80/20 ratio
- ✓Add 1 egg per pound of meat mixture as a binder since sweet potato's natural starches aren't sufficient to hold the meatball structure during cooking.technique1 egg per pound
- ✓Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer because turkey's lean protein denatures quickly and becomes dry if overcooked.timing165°F internal temp
- ✓Chill formed meatballs for 30 minutes before baking to firm up the mixture and prevent them from falling apart when they hit the oven heat.timing30 minutes chilling