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BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Tangy Coleslaw, plated

Turkey · American · 30 min

BBQ Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Tangy Coleslaw

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 682 kcal / serving

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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Pan-Fried · American · Turkey · 30-minute dinner

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

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Produce

  • 1 mediumcarrot
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • ½lemon
  • ½ medium headnapa cabbage
  • 2 mediumred potatoes
  • carrots
  • lemons

Meat & seafood

  • ¾ lbground turkey

Dairy, eggs & chilled

  • 2 fl ozwhole milk

Pantry & dry goods

  • 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
carrot1 medium2 medium3 medium
garlic1 clove2 cloves3 cloves
ground turkey¾ lb1 ½ lb2 ¼ lb
lemon½11 ½
napa cabbage½ medium head1 medium head1 ½ medium heads
red potatoes2 medium4 medium6 medium
tomato sauce1 (8 oz) can2 (8 oz) cans3 (8 oz) cans
whole milk2 fl oz4 fl oz6 fl oz

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Directions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh produce.
  2. Boil potatoes in a medium pot until easily pierced, then drain and return them to the pot.
  3. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, ground turkey, bread crumbs, chili powder, and salt; mix until well incorporated.
  4. Form the turkey mixture into small meatballs using a tablespoon and place them on a plate.
  5. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, then brown the meatballs on all sides and transfer to a clean plate.
  6. 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.
  7. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 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.
  9. Mash the potatoes with milk, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  10. 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

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