Simple Turkey Meatballs with Spinach Tomato Skillet Sauce
Simple skillet turkey meatballs simmered in a quick tomato sauce with onions and spinach. Uses early-spring-friendly WA produce like spinach, onion, and tomatoes.
Back to full listIngredients
- Ground turkey 1 lb N/A in provided TSV
- Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 small onion $3.49
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50
- Fresh Roma Tomato 3 medium $2.79/lb
- Spinach 1/2 bunch or about 4 oz $2.69
- Kroger® Chicken Broth or Simple Truth Chicken Broth 1/4 cup $1.79
- Pantry: olive oil 1 tbsp
- Pantry: salt 1 tsp
- Pantry: black pepper 1/2 tsp
- Pantry: Italian seasoning 1 tsp
- Pantry: breadcrumbs 1/4 cup
- Pantry: egg 1
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, 1 minced garlic clove, half the finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Add remaining onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and broth. Simmer 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in spinach and cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve in shallow bowls with sauce spooned over the top.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: Estimated from typical store-brand turkey pricing; turkey not visible in provided TSV
Health notes: Lean protein, veggie-forward, moderate-carb if served with bread or rice
Drink pairing: Sparkling water with lemon or a light Pinot Noir