Basil & Balsamic Turkey Meatballs

A basil & balsamic take on turkey meatballs, with measured ingredients and an easy-to-follow method.

Ingredients

• 500 g turkey mince
• 1 egg
• 50 g dried breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, grated
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 150 ml water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 tbsp chopped basil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Method

1. Mix turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, grated onion, salt and pepper. With clean hands, shape into 16 equal balls.
2. Mix the vinegar and garlic; reserve the basil.
3. Heat oil in a wide lidded pan over medium heat. Brown meatballs 5-6 minutes, turning carefully.
4. Add tomatoes, water and seasoning mixture around meatballs. Cover and simmer gently 15-20 minutes, turning once.
5. Check the largest meatball reaches 74 C / 165 F at the centre on a food thermometer. Cook longer if needed. Add reserved herbs or seeds.

New editorial recipe; not independently kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates. Follow doneness cues and check ingredient labels for allergens.