Easy Eggless Turkey Meatballs Recipe (2024)

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Make Meatballs Without Eggs

When making egg-free meatballs, it is important to use a good binder and the right meat. Use ground meat that is no leaner than 85 percent. The fat in the meat combined with thestarchybinder will help create a moist that holds them together.

How to Bind Meatballs without Eggs

There are several options to substitute eggs in meatballs recipe:

• 2 tablespoons buttermilkper egg.
• 2 tablespoonsof plain yogurt per egg.
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese per egg.
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce per egg.

Of course, you will also need a starchy component, such as bread crumbs or saltine crackers crumbs.

My Go-To Eggless Binder For Meatballs

Here is the equation I follow to make my eggless meatballs.

1 pound meat = 1 slice of sandwich bread (crushed into fine crumbs) + 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, or 6 saltines crackers (crushed into fine crumbs)+ 2 tablespoons plain yogurt.

Ingredients You’ll Need, Substitutions & Notes

Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).You’ll need:

• Buttermilk or plain yogurt
• Breadcrumbs: I like to use a slice of sandwich bread or saltine crackers. I put them into my food processor and crush them into fine crumbs.
• Veggies: You’ll need onion and garlic.
• Seasoning and herbs: You’ll need dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
• Spinach: This is totally optional. As usual, I didn’t waste the opportunity to hide/camouflage some veggies to add an extra bit of wonderfulness to these meatballs. This time was spinach, but I’ve added red pepper or baby kale other times.
• Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese will give you the best flavor.
• Ground turkey: I typically use 85% lean ground beef. It’s not overly greasy, while still containing enough fat to make the meatballs moist and juicy. You could also use half turkey and half ground pork or Italian sausage.
• Oil: Any oil you have handy will work for this recipe. I use extra-virgin olive oil.
• Marinara sauce: You can use homemade or store-bought. When I am short of time, my favorite store-bought marinara sauce is Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce.
• Fresh basil or parsley to garnish.

Overview: How To Make Eggless Turkey and Spinach Meatballs Step-by-Step

Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).

Storing & Freezing Instructions

Here are tips and tricks on how you can store your eggless meatballs.

Leftovers

If you have leftover meatballs, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, reheat the meatballs in a pan or microwave until heated through.

Freezer

Uncooked meatballs: prepare the meat mixture, form meatballs, place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, and then put them in the freezer. Leave them in for 30 – 60 minutes. Then transfer them into a Ziploc freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Cooked meatballs: prepare the meat mixture, form meatballs,and cook them as directed in the recipe. Then, let them cool completely, put them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. When you are ready to eat, let them thaw in the refrigerator and heat them as needed. Then, you can reheat them on the stovetop, microwave, or oven.

Make Ahead Meatballs

Eggless Meatballs can be shaped and kept covered in the refrigerator for up to a day ahead.

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