time 45 minutes

Cheesy Baked Turkey Meatballs

536 Calories
46.1g Protein
35.8g Carbs
20.9g Fat

Ingredients

minus 1 serving plus
125 grams Turkey Mince
1 Egg
20 grams Whole Grain Breadcrumbs
0.5 Onion
0.5 tsp Rosemary
2 Garlic Cloves
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Olive Oil
0.5 Carrot
1 Celery Stick
30 ml Red Wine
100 grams Canned Tomatoes
60 ml Passata
20 ml Low-Fat Milk
40 grams Spinach
15 grams Mozzarella

Preparation

π’π­πžπ© 𝟏: Start by finely slicing the onion & garlic. Then, chop your carrot and celery into 1-cm cubes.

π’π­πžπ© 𝟐: In a medium mixing bowl, place the turkey mince, half the onion, egg, breadcrumbs, rosemary, half the garlic, & half the paprika.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ‘: Mix with a spoon to combine well with a little salt and pepper.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ’: Form the mince mixture into ping-pong-sized meatballs & lay them on a plate. Then, place them in the fridge to chill for around 10 mins.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ“: Line a baking tray with half the olive oil & preheat your oven to 180Β°C.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ”: Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ•: Add meatballs to the frying pan & cook for around 5 mins ensuring they’re browning evenly on each side. Once they’re well browned, transfer to a plate on the side.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ–: Using the same pan throw in the remaining onion, carrot, celery, remaining garlic & remaining paprika. Stir for around 5 mins or until the onion softens & becomes translucent.

π’π­πžπ© πŸ—: Add the #wine & allow the mix to come to a nice simmer before adding the canned tomato, passata, & milk.

π’π­πžπ© 𝟏𝟎: Stir to ensure all is combined & bring to a gentle simmer. Once the liquid begins to reduce, remove from the heat, season, & add the spinach.

π’π­πžπ© 𝟏𝟏: Place the meatballs onto the baking tray, & pour the tomato mix over the top.

π’π­πžπ© 𝟏𝟐: Shred the mozzarella over the top & place in the oven to bake for about 20-25 minutes.

π’π­πžπ© πŸπŸ‘: When the mozzarella has browned & the liquid has reduced to a creamy consistency, you’re ready to roll!

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