Turkey Meatball Stew
Turkey Meatball Stew features tender baked turkey meatballs simmered in a tomato-chicken broth with potatoes, carrots, peas, and fragrant herbs. The broth is robust and comforting, with gentle heat from red pepper flakes and sweetness from onions and carrots. Serve it on a cool evening when you want a nourishing, one-pot dinner that’s hearty yet light.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey Meatball Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly coat a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray, set it on the prepared baking sheet, and set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, form 1-inch balls and arrange them on the baking rack.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the centers are no longer pink, about 12 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, peas, basil, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the broth has reduced somewhat, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the meatballs and simmer until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Season the stew with salt and pepper.
- Calories 384.02 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 21.97 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 45.94 g 17%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.7 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.19 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1648.38 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 6.08 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 6.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.68 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 87.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.66 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 630.73 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 26.29 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey Meatball Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Celery, Cooking Spray, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 384.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey Meatball Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Turkey Meatball Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Celery, Cooking Spray, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Turkey Meatball Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Turkey Meatball Stew?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 384.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey Meatball Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Turkey Meatball Stew healthy?
- Turkey Meatball Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 384.02 calories and 21.97 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1648.38 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.7 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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