Description
This delicious recipe features baked turkey meatballs infused with fresh herbs and garlic, served alongside tender steamed broccoli and crispy, golden roasted potatoes. A wholesome, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed (divided)
- 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped (divided)
- 350g pack turkey mince
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, skin on, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Remaining garlic and rosemary from meatballs
Other
- 400g can cherry tomatoes
- 350g thin-stemmed broccoli
- Bunch basil leaves, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and meatball mixture: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan)/Gas mark 7. In a large bowl, combine the grated onion, grated carrot, half of the crushed garlic, half of the chopped rosemary, turkey mince, and seasoning. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Shape and set meatballs: Form the turkey mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and place them on a small baking tray.
- Prepare the potatoes: Toss the cubed potatoes with the remaining garlic, rosemary, and olive oil until well coated. Spread them out on a separate baking tray.
- Bake meatballs and potatoes: Place the potatoes on the top shelf and the meatballs on the lower shelf of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes to start cooking both the meatballs and potatoes.
- Add tomato sauce and cheese: After 20 minutes, carefully drain any juices from the meatballs. Pour the canned cherry tomatoes over the meatballs, sprinkle grated parmesan on top, and season to taste.
- Swap trays and continue baking: Toss the potatoes to turn them, then swap the trays so the potatoes move to the bottom shelf and the meatballs move to the top shelf. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are crisp and the meatball sauce is bubbling.
- Cook the broccoli: When the potatoes and meatballs are nearing completion, steam or boil the broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender but still vibrant green.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle shredded basil leaves over the meatballs. Serve the baked turkey meatballs with the crispy potatoes and tender broccoli on the side for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can swap the crispy potatoes for creamy rosemary and garlic mashed potatoes if preferred.
- To make the mash, peel and roughly chop 4 large potatoes, boil until tender, then mash with garlic, rosemary, olive oil, and seasoning.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried rosemary may be substituted if necessary.
- Adjust seasoning to taste throughout to suit your preference.
- Ensure the meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) for food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western/European
Keywords: turkey meatballs,baked meatballs,broccoli,crispy potatoes,healthy dinner,oven baked,rosemary garlic,parsley basil,tomato sauce
