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BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Tangy Coleslaw
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 682 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.1 on Mealime
Juicy turkey meatballs simmer in a tomato sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and crunchy coleslaw. This quick, all-in-one skillet meal comes together in about half an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 1 clovegarlic
- ¾ lbground turkey
- ½lemon
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
- 2 mediumred potatoes
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- 2 fl ozwhole milk
- carrots
- lemons
From the pantry: apple cider vinegar, black pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, ground, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, panko bread crumbs, paprika, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · potato masher · stirring spoon · tongs · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork
Directions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce.
- Boil potatoes in a medium pot until easily pierced, then drain and return them to the pot.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, ground turkey, bread crumbs, chili powder, and salt; mix until well incorporated.
- Form the turkey mixture into small meatballs using a tablespoon and place them on a plate.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, then brown the meatballs on all sides and transfer to a clean plate.
- Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, and spices in the skillet with the juices to make a sauce; bring to a simmer and return the meatballs to coat.
- Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper in another bowl to make a dressing; grate carrot and add to the dressing along with the shredded cabbage to form coleslaw.
- Mash the potatoes with milk, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- To plate, divide mashed potatoes and coleslaw among plates, then spoon the saucy meatballs on top and serve.
Two tips
- Make ahead: meatballs can be formed a day in advance and kept covered in the fridge.
- Serving idea: try a small squeeze of lemon over each serving for extra brightness or pair with additional cabbage for more crunch.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 682 kcal
- Protein
- 44 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 235 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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